Weird Rules Kids Must Follow Around the World

Do you think your parents were strict? Growing up can be tough, especially if you have super strict parents! Check out today's insane new video about parents who take "strict" to a whole other level!

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[smurtletv]

The shoes off in the house rule is by no means just an east Asian rule. This is done almost everywhere in the world, and I was shocked to learn that people wear shoes in the house

[armasxd]

I was raised in a Russian household. I've actually never thought of that but yes. Turning your back to someone while/after talking is considered as a bad behavior.

[serbiastronk]

The Spanish thing with eating late and staying up late is also a thing in Southern Italy, Portugal, Greece, ... . The reason is that from 1 pm to 6 pm, it's too hot to be active or digest food. When Germans or Swedes travel to Southern Spain, they often need to adapt to the different rythem of the day.

[JackieOwl]

My parents had a “no door locking” rule until we were 18. No one barged in anyone’s room while the door was closed, but it was more of a way to have access in case of emergencies such as fire or other issue. It actually saved my brother’s hide once when he stopped breathing in his sleep with the flu.

[curtiesfrazier]

I do have a strong liking for Asian culture and the shoes off rule is really beneficial in part of keeping the floor cleaner.

[idkyoo]

I lived in a household where anything my mom buys is hers to do what she wants even if it's a gift to us. At one point I stopped having her buy me anything. I started to eat less and less trying to use less of her resources. I started buying my own things and if I didn't share I would get beat.

[bula]

I’m Polynesian, and I was gobsmacked when he spoke about us. Because he is 100% on point!!! I never realised it till literally when he explained it. So funny 😂. I have the most loving family too ❤️✊🏾

[tygonmaster]

People wonder why the world is as dysfunctional as it is. The reason is simple: people.

[lujodrimovkvisin]

French mom: "If I can eat it, you can too"
Kid: "But mom, you're drinking milk, and I'm lactose intolerant"
Mom: "Did I stutter?"

[CesarACastillo]

I had a French friend in middle school every time I'd visit for dinner I was actually expected to follow their rules. They did make a few allowances because I wasn't used to French cuisine but I was still expected to eat whatever "American" dish they did serve even if I expressly mentioned I did not like it.

[lalunafelis]

Some make sense. Others are just plain abuse of power. It's sad that at this day and age, people still believe that children are subhumans that need not be treated with dignity. Humanity is a work in progress, but I wonder what will happen to those who refuse to evolve.

[thrilleex]

In a lot of Latin America countries we as kids didn't had rules... we had "La Chancla", one footwear to rule them all.

[rdc]

Entering a house without shoes is not only done in East Asia here in Turkey people instead do the same. It is actually quite hygiene and relaxing. Especially cause of Covid...

[jenjoe]

The staying up late, eating what everyone else is eating/what you’re given, and the no open door thing are all common for Middle Eastern families. I also didn’t know the shoe thing wasn’t a normal thing people do.

[Γιώργος-ΕυγένιοςΤζωρτζίνης]

Young children, with just a bit of encouragement for it, often show an intense sensitivity about caring for even younger or weaker, and I find it nice to have it cultivated, knowing that parents are there to support. They can transform from reckless about themselves to the most responsible when they have to care for a weaker. This one seems nice to me. But that thing is outright injuring abuse at ages of mere months old, deprivation of emotional security. It's not the same as ignoring tantrums from older pre-schoolers and schoolers, it is completely different. I understand the explanation is having to have survival field work done with no one else to care for the baby.

[savbless]

Older siblings watching younger siblings seems pretty normal at least in my life. I was taught to be responsible but being young along with wanting to have fun I gave my lil bros a later bedtime & snacks 24/7.😎

[tyvulpintaur]

The thing about grandma’s bathroom, my dad and his second wife had a rule like that. Even though my bedroom was between their bedroom and their bathroom, I had to go to the other side of the house to use the other bathroom.

[zroku]

Personally in my opinion especially in today's age it's important to teach kids the value of hard work. If I ever have a child I would allow them to have anything they want as long as they work for it. This would teach them not only the value of work but also the value of money, time management, self discipline, and money management. Many of these values I didn't learn growing up and had to develop these skills when I started in the workforce making my life very difficult.

[katleeshue]

I work in child care. One family told me they don't watch television during the week. After program, they go home and they eat dinner. Certain days they read, play games or do activities like going swimming. They had access to screen time on weekends depending on how their week went.

[fotis]

Even though I was raised in the US, my entire family lives in south america. I've observed how all my cousins sleep and eat late, while us americans sleep and eat early. Once while visiting the country, I saw some kids no older than 10 playing basketball around midnight. Heck, everyone i know in my family - but my parents, sister, and i - sleep at 2 am.