Have you seen "Chateau Mom and Dad"?

It's very funny. For those who haven't seen it, it's a meme/video of a mom offering concierge services to her teen returning home from college. She asks whether they would like valet service (i.e., Dad bringing in their baggage from the car)? Meal service? (OK, you don't know when you'll be here? We'll just set a place in case....) Oat milk or regular? Full laundry service? You get the idea.

It's funny because it's terrifyingly close to the truth. So many parents provide so much for their college-aged kids when they come home for the holidays... and then end up feeling used, deprived of appreciation, and angry.

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