It's a weird thing, really, coming home for the holidays. Being on your own and somewhat like an adult is all about independence. You're basically a new person. Then you come home, are overcome with joy to see your family, and expect them to recognize your assumed authority. Nope. You're still a little girl who hasn't left the nest yet. Here are 39 things you might here from your parents when home for winter break.

1. Who are you hanging out with today?

2. Want to watch a movie?

3. Let's do something.

4. How are your grades?

5. Why not all A's?

6. That's way too much cleavage.

7. That dress is so short!

8. You're not adult if I'm paying your tuition.

9. You should get out of bed today.

10. Will you pick this up for me?

11. Can you run this errand?

12. What have you learned in college?

13. You don't do much.

14. Are you this lazy in college?

15. You don't drink.

16. You shouldn't drink.

17. You can't drink.

18. How late are you staying out? Not too late.

19. Who is going to be there?

20. How are they doing?

21. Come see me. I never get to see you except the holidays.

22. How many hours of sleep did you get last night?

23. You sleep so much.

24. I bet you slept through classes so much.

25. Did you miss me?

26. Everyone has been asking about you in town.

27. If you keep your dorm as messy as your room I will be so disappointed.

28. You should get a hobby.

29. The college life isn't everything.

30. What are you doing with your life?

31. What's going to happen when you graduate?

32. Are there any guys you like?

33. Still single?

34. You need to start looking for a husband.

35. Stay away from boys.

36. Who are your friends in college?

37. I know so many of them from Facebook.

38. I am happy you're home.

39. I love you.

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