The U.S. Department of Treasury announced new sanctions Thursday against two illegal outposts in the occupied West Bank that were used as a base for attacks by extremist Israeli settlers against Palestinian civilians‚ three U.S. officials told Axios. Why it matters: It is the first time U.S. sanctions are being imposed against entire outposts and not just against individuals. The move comes as the Biden administration ratchets up pressure on the...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden came out in opposition to the planned sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel of Japan‚ saying on Thursday that the U.S. needs to “maintain strong American steel companies powered by American steel workers.” In a statement‚ Biden added: “U.S. Steel has been an iconic American steel company for more than a century‚ and it is vital for it to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated.” By opposing the merger‚ Biden has...

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is building an investor group to acquire ByteDance’s TikTok‚ as a bipartisan piece of legislation winding its way through Congress threatens its continued existence in the U.S. The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bipartisan bill that if signed into law would force ByteDance to either divest its flagship global app or face an effective ban on TikTok within the U.S. “I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold‚”...

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he’s interested in pulling together a group of investors to buy TikTok.  “I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold‚” Mnuchin told CNBC’s Squawk Box Thursday morning. “It’s a great business‚ and I’m going to put together a group to buy TikTok.” “This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China‚” Mnuchin‚ who served as the...

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday he's putting together a group of investors to try to buy TikTok‚ a day after the House passed a bill that could force the Chinese owners of the popular app to sell the business. The House bill would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless Bytedance sells the business within six months. Lawmakers passed the bill‚ citing the danger that China could potentially access data about the millions of Americans who regularly use the app. "It's a great...

Madalyn Parker wanted to take a couple days off work. She didn't have the flu‚ nor did she have plans to be on a beach somewhere‚ sipping mojitos under a palm tree.Parker‚ a web developer from Michigan‚ wanted a few days away from work to focus on her mental health.Parker lives with depression. And‚ she says‚ staying on top of her mental health is absolutely crucial."The bottom line is that mental health is health‚" she says over email. "My depression stops me from being productive at my job the same way a broken hand would slow me down since I wouldn't be able to type very well."She sent an email to her colleagues‚ telling them the honest reason why she was taking the time off."Hopefully‚" she wrote to them‚ "I'll be back next week refreshed and back to 100%."Soon after the message was sent‚ the CEO of Parker's company wrote back:"Hey Madalyn‚I just wanted to personally thank you for sending emails like this. Every time you do‚ I use it as a reminder of the importance of using sick days for mental health — I can't believe this is not standard practice at all organizations. You are an example to us all‚ and help cut through the stigma so we can all bring our whole selves to work." \u201cWhen the CEO responds to your out of the office email about taking sick leave for mental health and reaffirms your decision. \ud83d\udcaf\u201d — madalyn (@madalyn) 1498854569 Moved by her CEO's response‚ Parker posted the email exchange to Twitter.The tweet‚ published on June 30‚ 2017‚ has since gone viral‚ amassing 45‚000 likes and 16‚000 retweets."It's nice to see some warm‚ fuzzy feelings pass around the internet for once‚" Parker says of the response to her tweet. "I've been absolutely blown away by the magnitude though. I didn't expect so much attention!"Even more impressive than the tweet's reach‚ however‚ were the heartfelt responses it got."Thanks for giving me hope that I can find a job as I am‚" wrote one person‚ who opened up about living with panic attacks. "That is bloody incredible‚" chimed in another. "What a fantastic CEO you have."Some users‚ however‚ questioned why there needs to be a difference between vacation time and sick days; after all‚ one asked‚ aren't vacations intended to improve our mental well-being?That ignores an important distinction‚ Parker said — both in how we perceive sick days and vacation days and in how that time away from work is actually being spent."I took an entire month off to do partial hospitalization last summer and that was sick leave‚" she wrote back. "I still felt like I could use vacation time because I didn't use it and it's a separate concept."Many users were astounded that a CEO would be that understanding of an employee's mental health needs.They were even more surprised that the CEO thanked her for sharing her personal experience with caring for her mental health.After all‚ there's still a great amount of stigma associated with mental illness in the workplace‚ which keeps many of us from speaking up to our colleagues when we need help or need a break to focus on ourselves. We fear being seen as "weak" or less committed to our work. We might even fear losing our job.Ben Congleton‚ the CEO of Parker's company‚ Olark‚ even joined the conversation himself.In a blog post on Medium‚ Congleton wrote about the need for more business leaders to prioritize paid sick leave‚ fight to curb the stigma surrounding mental illness in the workplace‚ and see their employees as people first."It's 2017. We are in a knowledge economy. Our jobs require us to execute at peak mental performance‚" Congleton wrote. "When an athlete is injured‚ they sit on the bench and recover. Let's get rid of the idea that somehow the brain is different."This article originally appeared on 07.11.17

I’m a Disney nerd in every sense of the word—90% of my wardrobe is Disney t-shirts‚ I named my company after Tinker Bell‚ I once won the Disney Princess half-marathon wearing a Tinker Bell costume and I try to hit up the parks as often as I can. Of all the Disney nerdery I participate in‚ cruising is my favorite.For the tenth year in a row‚ U.S. News &; World Report named Disney Cruise Line the Best Cruise Line for Families and the Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean. But that’s not why I love it. Everywhere you look‚ there are elements of magic and surprise. You’ll spot your favorite Disney characters hanging out…in their bathing suits…on board‚ and there’s so much to do that I think you’d have to be on board for a full year to take advantage of it all.I’m a Dream girl (that’s my ship)‚ so I’ll be referring to that a lot here‚ but just know that each Disney Cruise Ship (Dream‚ Magic‚ Wonder‚ Fantasy‚ Wish and Treasure) is special in its own way.The MusicalsAlmost every night on board‚ you can see Broadway-level musicals‚ like “Beauty and the Beast” and “Aladdin‚” or “The Golden Mickeys‚” an award show just like The Oscars but for The Disney obsessed. I cry almost every time I see one of these—the production levels are out of this world—with revolving stages‚ musical numbers with an entire cast of singers and dancers and breath-taking set design.Shout-out to these actors‚ who not only put on one of the best shows you’ve ever seen but also do it on a moving ship! (Which seems dangerous to me‚ but what do I know?) There’s soda‚ candy‚ and popcorn outside‚ and if you buy a popcorn bucket on day one‚ you can enjoy $1.50 popcorn refills for the rest of your cruise!The PartiesAlmost all Disney cruises throw a themed party. On The Dream‚ it’s usually Pirate Night‚ a dinner and deck party featuring dancing‚ Disney characters‚ and fireworks. (Disney was the first cruise line to produce a fireworks show at sea.) People bring their best pirate costumes‚ but if you forget yours‚ you can wear the pirate bandana they give everyone onboard.Stick around for those fireworks; they include music and storytelling that go above and beyond other fireworks shows. And get this: Disney uses fireworks shells made of special biodegradable materials‚ which Disney calls "fish food." For Disney Cruise Line’s 25th anniversary‚ Disney added a second night of fireworks to their trips‚ which more than doubles the magic.The MoviesWhen a Disney movie‚ any Disney movie‚ premiers on land‚ you’ll immediately be able to see it on a Disney Cruise Ship. On The Dream it’s the beautiful‚ state-of-the-art Buena Vista Theater. Besides all the other brand spankin’ new Disney movies you can see for free‚ many new 3-D showings of Disney‚ Marvel‚ Pixar and Star Wars films. Sometimes‚ they’ll pull out old classics. I saw the original “Hocus Pocus” during a Halloween sail. And yes‚ of course‚ there’s popcorn.Disney’s Private Island‚ Castaway CayOn The Dream and a few other Disney Cruises‚ you can disembark at Castaway Cay‚ Disney’s private island in the Bahamas. There’s tons to do for the whole family‚ from youth programming at Scuttle’s Cove to an adults-only beach called Serenity Bay‚ where you can rent bikes‚ water trikes‚ paddle boats‚ and more.And here’s the magical part: if you visit the 22-acre snorkeling lagoon just off the family beach area‚ you can rent snorkeling gear and search for sunken treasures like a shipwreck and hidden Mickeys‚ which Disney has dropped to the ocean floor. Castaway Cay also has a special lunch and bar spot if you need a break from the ship's cuisine.The Ship ItselfOne of the best things about a cruise is dropping anchor and exploring new places‚ right? On Disney Cruises‚ it can be tempting to stay on board because the ship is just that magical. Everywhere you look‚ you see artwork of your favorite Disney characters and hidden Mickeys. There’s even something called Enchanted Art‚ which looks like a regular art piece but is actually a framed LCD screen with technology that recognizes your face while you’re viewing. It will show you several different animations based on what the artwork knows you’ve already seen!If you’re ever lost on the ship‚ just look down. The stars on the carpet always point toward the front. And you can always remember what side of the deck your room is on by looking at the clip on your door—the starboard (right) side rooms have starfish clips and the port (left) side rooms have fish clips.I can’t say enough about the water slides. On The Dream‚ the AquaDuck is technically a “water coaster” that has turns‚ drops‚ and g-forces similar to a roller coaster. It puts you on a raft in an acrylic tube so you can see out over the sea on your ride. Sometimes‚ instead of disembarking at one of the destinations‚ I’ll stay on board and take advantage of having the AquaDuck all to myself. (Also‚ at the pool‚ there are always Disney movies playing on a screen the size of a house‚ which I love to watch as I float or eat soft-serve‚ which is all-you-can-eat.)I hope you get to set sail on one of these amazing ships. I’ll leave you with another tip: Do NOT forget to use the complimentary room service. They’ll bring Mickey Mouse-shaped chocolate ice cream bars straight up to your room for free!

When you picture a "beauty influencer‚" you probably don't imagine a balding‚ bearded‚ bespectacled retired psychology professor surrounded by piles of papers. But I would put Dr. Rhett Diessner up against any TikTok creator on Earth when it comes to beauty‚ as he's spent over two decades deeply studying the subject and has a profound understanding of how it influences us.Around 1998‚ while teaching at a small international university in Switzerland‚ Diessner had an epiphany. As he explored the villages‚ lakes and mountains in the area‚ he found himself enamored with the picturesque landscapes‚ soaring cathedrals‚ incredible art and soul-stirring ideas that surrounded him. In moments of meditation‚ he began to see appreciation of beauty as more than just an enjoyable pastime. "It dawned on me that beauty has spiritual roots‚" Diessner tells Upworthy. "That it's really a foundational aspect of being human‚ a very important aspect of our soul." Searching religious scripture confirmed this idea‚ and he decided he would focus his academic research on the human trait of attraction to beauty.We know beauty when we see it—or perhaps we know it when we feel it—but how do we define it? What exactly is beauty? What are the qualities that make something beautiful? Diessner chuckles at this question. "Notable philosopher of beauty in America Crispin Sartwell says beauty is famous as a concept that not only should not be defined‚ but perhaps cannot be defined‚" he says. "But then‚ of course‚ I go ahead and define it."Beauty exists in three places‚ Diessner explains. It's in our mind as the beholder when we perceive something as beautiful‚ it's in the object we're beholding as it provides a stimulus for our brain‚ and it's in the interaction between the two."At the same time‚ we want to know what these things that we find beautiful have in common. And this is where it gets pretty cool‚" Diessner says. "Most of the world's most famous philosophers‚ starting with Plato and Aristotle‚ say that what everything beautiful has in common is unity in diversity. They have different phrases for it—they might call it unity in variety—but basically it boils down to the concept that when we see a variety of elements organized and unified‚ this almost always appeals to our mind as something beautiful."Diessner has focused his studies on four categories of beauty:Natural beauty: The beauty of nature. Humans are attracted to sunsets‚ mountains‚ the ocean‚ flowers‚ the patterns on a butterfly's wings‚ etc. The beauty of the natural world is recognized universally. "Even in towns and cities‚ we see it in the green spaces. We hear it in the birds next to our house‚" Diessner points out.Artistic beauty: Man-made beauty. Art‚ architecture‚ dance‚ theater‚ music—all the beautiful things people create. Diessner explains that even the make-up tricks "beauty influencers" demonstrate while supporting the billion-dollar beauty industry have their roots in artistic beauty. "Applying paints and textures to our face and body—we've been doing this as long back as thousands and thousands of years‚ and there's clearly some artistic skill involved‚" he says.Moral beauty: Also known as "inner beauty‚" this is the beauty we see when a person displays virtuous qualities—kindness‚ compassion‚ altruism‚ honesty‚ caring. "When people are in difficult circumstances and have hope‚ when somebody stands up for social justice when other people are oppressed‚ when somebody opens their heart with love for people that might be difficult to love. We're like‚ 'Whoa‚ that's beautiful‚'" says Diessner.Beautiful ideas: "Peace on Earth and goodwill toward men" is a beautiful idea. Philosophical‚ religious‚ spiritual concepts can be beautiful. For mathematicians‚ even certain math equations are seen as beautiful. "Einstein is recorded as saying that the beauty of an equation was more important to him than whether it actually corresponded with physical reality‚" Diessner shares.Some of our attraction to beauty can be explained by evolutionary psychology. As Diessner explains‚ we are at least partially attracted to water and greenery in nature because they mean food and hydration‚ without which we wouldn't survive or reproduce. We are attracted to vistas and sweeping landscapes because being up high meant safety and the ability to see predators coming as well as being able to find food and water sources more easily.Some of what appeals to our attraction to beauty trait is also culturally influenced. This is particularly true of artistic beauty‚ but moral beauty can also be appreciated differently by people based on what is valued the most in their culture. However‚ people are universally attracted to these four kinds of beauty‚ even if their individual preferences within those categories differ.Is one kind of beauty more important than the others? Not necessarily‚ but Diessner does refer to moral beauty the "big prize." He cites a not-yet-published study from Berkeley's Dacher Keltner—"the world's greatest researcher on awe" according to Diessner—in which researchers asked 100 people from all over the world what makes them feel awe. The top answer was moral beauty—a result that surprised Keltner and Diessner alike."He expected‚ just like I did‚ for it to be natural beauty—'Oh that mountain!'—but no‚ the number one cause of awe cross-culturally is seeing people's virtues in action‚" says Diessner.The problem in the modern age is that is when you search for "beauty" on Google‚ social media‚ or stock photo sites‚ all you see are beauty product ads and tutorials. So where where does all of that fit into this picture?Diessner says there is power in being seen as physically beautiful. "Physical looks give you a higher income at your job. They help get you the job‚" he says. "There's a lot of research that shows that people actually judge physically beautiful people as more morally good. That's been found over and over and in multiple countries."However‚ he points out‚ "the reverse is also true. The more we notice somebody's inner beauty the more physically beautiful we start to think they are. Isn't that great?" Not only does beauty have the power to transform our minds to see things differently‚ but Diessner's research shows that engagement with these four types of beauty might actually help change the world. In fact‚ one study he led found that the appreciation of beauty trait predicted pro-environmental behavior and moral elevation—caring for the planet and striving to be better people—better than 23 other character strengths did‚ lending support to the idea that broadening how we think of and engage with beauty is far more important than we might think."When we put everything in the physical beauty bag‚ we often‚ at some point‚ feel like we don't have anything‚" Diessner says. "Whereas being engaged with natural beauty‚ artistic beauty or especially the beauty of virtues‚ we build up a lot of inner resources.""We live our entire life in only one place‚ and that's our mind‚" he explains. "We think we're touching stuff and smelling stuff‚ but all that's happening inside our mind. It's the only place we're ever going to be‚ and when you engage with beauty‚ you make your mind a more beautiful place to be. The research also shows that the more beautiful our mind is the more likely we are to serve others‚ the more likely we are to engage in prosocial behavior‚ the more likely we are to start thinking of the common good and not our own little selfish desires. This is really one of the most powerful things about beauty."Finally‚ Diessner says that a person's appreciation of beauty trait can be enhanced‚ like improving a skill‚ both with practice and by seeing engagement with beauty being modeled by others.So what if we reimagined what "beauty influencer" meant based on Diessner's research? What if a "model" was someone who showcased the beauty of engaging with nature‚ art‚ virtue or beautiful ideas? What if we encouraged people to hone their appreciation of beauty trait in service to humanity and created more opportunities for engaging with beauty? What if we celebrated beauty more in our interactions with each other and viewed it not as a superfluous extra in life but as a genuine necessity for us to collectively thrive? Diessner's conclusion after over 20 years of research is that human appreciation of beauty can actually help save the world. That definitely seems like a "beauty tutorial" series worth creating and sharing.You can watch Rhett Diessner's TEDx Talk‚ "The Psychology of Beauty and Love‚" here.

Parenting has changed. A lot. So many things our parents did that were considered normal in our childhood—that is‚ for all us millennials and Gen Xers—would simply never fly today. This is thanks in large part to the digital age‚ and the countless ways to access information. Radio‚ magazines‚ television‚ books‚ online blogs‚ Facebook parent groups‚ informational podcasts‚ public studies…thousands of voices helping shape family dynamics and warn of potential dangers.If there’s ever any doubt into how far we’ve come‚ let technology once again remind you. A trip down memory lane via TikTok might be‚ as the kids say‚ a bit cringe‚ but boy can it help instill a little gratitude.On a mission to share her childhood “one home video at a time‚” a woman named Rachel has an entire TikTok account dedicated to short glimpses of her younger years. Her content is an instant nostalgic hit for those of us who grew up in the 80s or 90s. We’re talking Rainbow Brite‚ roller skates‚ Sesame Street‚ backpack purses when they were cool for the first time. All the feel good stuff. And also—maybe some of the not-so-feel-good stuff. Recently‚ Rachel shared a video of herself as a newborn with her mom…when viewers noticed something strange in her bottle. @nostalgicallyrachel Replying to @B Indeed‚ it is. 💦 #wildtimes #wesurvived #taboo #homemovie #homevideo #nostalgia #nostalgic #80s #90s #1990s #1980s #memories #family #throwback #80sbaby #90sbaby #childhood #childhoodmemories #wholesome #oklahoma #takemeback #vlog #mylife #history #vintage #retro #90skid #80skid #80saesthetic #90saesthetic #vhs #smalltown #aesthetic #growingupinthe90s #millennial #millennialtok #1986 #response #react #water #indeed #newborn #baby #mom #breastfed ♬ Roslyn - Bon Iver &; St. Vincent “I’m sorry — IS THAT WATER‚” one concerned viewer asked. Rachel followed up with ‚ “Indeed‚ it is”‚ writing “Sugar Water for Newborns circa 1986” in the video caption. Once upon a time‚ sugar water was used as a bit of a cure-all for infants‚ helping fight off common colds‚ ease bellyaches‚ and everything in between.And while some studies do show that sugar water can help ease pain‚ and certain hospitals do use it during painful procedures‚ professionals still suggest against administering it at home.For one thing‚ babies don’t need water until they’re six months old. They get all the hydration they need from breastmilk or formula‚ according to WebMd. Second‚ the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee says that any foods or beverages with added sugar should be avoided “during the first two years of life‚” as it is likely to replace more nourishing foods and cause nutrient deficiency‚ and is “linked with increased risk of overweight or obesity.”But for many parents today‚ this is not new news. Which made Rachel’s video so horrifying.“As a new mom this genuinely is making me want to cry 😭 There was so much misinformation back then. Those poor babies‚” one person wrote.Of course‚ it could be worse. As one person shared‚ “My mom gave me Mountain Dew in my bottle 😳.” Yikes.In another video‚ this one captioned “parenting before the internet” and shared by dad and TikTokker Vaughn Trainor‚ we see another bane of modern parenting—rice cereal.Specifically‚ rice cereal being fed to newborns. Experts say that solid foods should not be introduced into a baby’s diet until at least four months old‚ when they can hold their head and sit upright on their own‚ start grabbing at things and show interest in food when the parents begin eating.In this video‚ however‚ Trainor is one month old‚ laid back (also a big no no!) and being spoon fed by his mom‚ who is heard quoting the parenting magazine that suggested heavier things be eaten this way. @mrvaughntrainor Parenting before the internet 🤣 i turned out alright 🤣🤣 #parenting #parentinghumor #90sparenting #babiesoftiktok #viral #funnyvideos ♬ original sound - Mrvaughntrainor Over 5‚000 people commented on this one‚ many of whom noted how this type of diet might influence common digestive issues many adults face.And while there could be several factors contributing to this that go beyond what we were fed as babies‚ it is true that millennials seem to suffer the worst when it comes to gut health.But it’s not just problematic food choices. Rachel shared yet another home video‚ this one titled “Nursery Tour circa 1986‚” that showed her baby self lying in a crib surrounded by pillows‚ stuffed animals‚ and‚ for some reason‚ a mirror. @nostalgicallyrachel Nursery Tour circa 1986 👶🏻 #nursery #baby #babytok #nurserytour #home #hometour #homemovie #homevideo #nostalgia #nostalgic #80s #90s #1990s #1980s #memories #family #throwback #80sbaby #90sbaby #childhood #childhoodmemories #wholesome #oklahoma #takemeback #vlog #mylife #history #vintage #retro #90skid #80skid #80saesthetic #90saesthetic #vhs #smalltown #aesthetic #growingupinthe90s #millennial #crib #cribsafety ♬ A Gentle Sunlight - James Quinn But it’s not just problematic food choices. Rachel shared yet another home video‚ this one titled “Nursery Tour circa 1986‚” that showed her baby self lying in a crib surrounded by pillows‚ stuffed animals‚ and‚ for some reason‚ a mirror. …All of which can be life threatening and lead to Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)‚ if you ask the American Academy of Pediatrics. Which is why this comment pretty much sums up everyone’s collective feeling: “It’s a miracle any of us survived.”And while we can obviously make the case for “I’m still here‚ so it couldn't’ have been that bad‚” when you look at infant mortality statistics‚ which is the lowest it’s ever been worldwide‚ it’s hard to deny that maybe‚ just maybe‚ being more savvy about childcare could have something to do with that.So‚ yes‚ many parents today might lean towards being more anxious by comparison. But it’s only because death is literally lurking at every corner! Yay vindication! And as mortifying as some of these parenting behaviors might seem to us now‚ what doesn’t seem to change is parents wanting to raise a healthy kid‚ to the very best of their ability. We might have gentler‚ more science-backed ways to go about it‚ but the love remains the same. This article originally appeared on 9.27.23

Teresa Kaye Newman‚ a teacher about to have a son‚ knows a lot about how to deal with children. So she created a list of 11 things she agrees with Boomers on when it comes to raising kids.Newman believes she has credibility on the issue because she has 13 years of experience dealing with “hundreds and hundreds” of other people’s kids and has seen what happens when her so-called “Boomer” parenting principles aren’t implemented.Of course‚ Newman is using some broad stereotypes in calling for a return to Boomer parenting ideas when many Gen X‚ Millennial and Gen Z parents share the same values. But‚ as someone who deals with children every day‚ she has the right to point out that today’s kids are entitled and spend too much time staring at screens. Here are the 11 things that Newman agrees with Boomers on when it comes to raising kids.11 Things I agree with boomer parents on raising children @teresakayenewman 11 Things I agree with boomer parents on raising children‚ as a #teacher and soon to be mom. 1. No iPads“All I’m going to say is my kid has a whole world to explore and none of that has to do with being stuck in front of a tablet.”2. No smartphone until high school“Kids that are younger than that age do not know internet safety to a point where I feel comfortable letting them have free reign of the internet.”3. Teaching the value of education“What I’m going to teach them is [education] has nothing to do with how much money you’re making or how successful you’ll be professionally. But you will still value it‚ nonetheless. You will go with it as far as you possibly can‚ and then once you’re done with it‚ you can do whatever you want.”4. Respect your teachers and treat them well“This may be biased because I am a teacher‚ but everyone who has gone through a professional degree program and has put in the time and is there‚ giving you the quality education‚ deserves some type of attention and deserves to be treated well.”5. Be kind to elderly folks“If they’re on public transportation and they’re sitting down and there’s an old lady standing next to them and there are no other seats available‚ my child will know to stand up and give that lady his seat.”6. Yes ma’amNewman will teach her kid to use the terms sir and ma’am when speaking to adults. “It does not matter your age or status in society‚ as long as they are respecting their pronouns‚ that’s how we’re gonna be talking to other people.”7. Greetings and gratitude“Simple greetings and simple terms of gratitude are just not being taught like they used to. I think it’s really sad.”8. Consequences for poor behavior“If they’re neglecting their schoolwork and not doing what they’re supposed to do‚ they get their technology taken away. … Simple things like this are pretty common sense and I’m not sure why they’re not being done anymore.”9. Respect adult conversations and spaces“They don’t get to interrupt 2 adults speaking to each other. They don’t get to come and butt in at an inappropriate time when 2 people are talking to each other."10. Clean your mess“My child is going to put as much work in the house as we are regardless of whether he’s paying rent out of his own pocket or not. That’s because when my son becomes an adult‚ I want him to be a partner or a spouse or a roommate that someone is proud to have around.”11. Bedtime“I don’t care how old my kid is as long as he is living under my roof as a minor; he’s gonna have some sort of bedtime. But this staying up until 3 or 4 or 5 o’clock in the morning or pulling all-nighters like kids are used to … is absolutely not normal. And I’m not going to have a kid that’s staying up that late and then not waking up the next day.”This article originally appeared on 12.20.23