When Larissa’s husband died, her son invited her to live with him, his wife, and their kids so she wouldn’t be alone.Larissa was happy about it, but she was surprised by the rules her daughter-in-law gave her.Here’s what happened.When my son got married, we handed over our spacious house to him. Now that my husband has passed away and I’m living alone, he suggested I move in with them to be closer to my grandkids.
My daughter-in-law agreed but laid out some ground rules. “There are three conditions you need to accept if you’re going to live with us,” she said. “First,” she began, her tone calm yet resolute, “we have a quiet time policy starting from 8 p.m. This is crucial for the kids’ bedtime routine and for us to unwind. No TV, no kitchen access, and no loud noises or disturbances during this time.” nodded, r
