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You now see how unreasonable you were -

When you think back on the times you hated your parents as a teen, you now realize how horribly unreasonable you were. After all, they weren't those evil tyrants you imagined them to be.

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Coasters are a must -

One thing's for sure: coasters on the coffee table aren't optional! Now you understand why your mom got mad at those coffee cup stains.

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Inappropriate clothes shock you -

You're definitely shocked when you see teens dressed in revealing outfits. The first thing you want to do is go over and cover them up.

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You're sounding like them -

Did something you say sound familiar? Maybe that's because it's exactly something your mom or dad would say. And sometimes it's not even the words, but rather their inflection and rhythm when speaking.

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There has to be seats -

If there is no seating, forget going. You're only interested in parties, bars, and concerts where you know you'll be able to sit down.

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You replicate their home cooked meals -

After tons of unhealthy fast food during your school days, you yearn for proper home cooked meals. Especially those your parents used to make for you.

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You have the same handwriting -

You find a note you hastily wrote down, and get flashbacks of school permission slips and grocery lists your parents wrote. Suddenly you see that your handwriting is exactly the same...

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You worry about others -

You start to worry a lot about others. You even ask your friends if they've eaten or gone to the bathroom before a long trip.

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You find physical similarities -

Even if people told you that you look like one of your parents, you probably didn't see any resemblance when you were younger. And then one day you come across a photo of them in their twenties, and it totally looks like you.

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Everything is in your purse -

When you look into your purse, you realize that it looks alarmingly like your mother's. This is because it's fully equipped with enough supplies for any situation.

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Things were different when you were younger -

One big sign is when you tell people younger than you how totally different things were when you were their age. The funny thing is that it's probably true!

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You relate to movie parents -

While watching a show or a movie, you find yourself relating more to the parents than the kids. This is a big sign you're more similar to your parents than what you imagined.

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You imagine raising kids like your parents -

You claimed to loathe some of the ways by which you were raised, and swore you'd do things differently as a grown-up. But then comes the time when your social circle starts having kids. And while watching how they raise them, you start thinking how you would do things differently. In the end, much of it is exactly how your parents raised you.

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You make your friends text you when they get home -

It doesn't matter if they're leaving a bar or your home, they have to text when they get home safely. Or else you'll legitimately think something terrible has happened to them!

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Comfort is key -

Gone are the days of uncomfortable clothes and shoes. Nowadays, your outfit has to be sensible and comfortable, or else it doesn't appeal to you.

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Your home is a safety zone -

Your friends love to come over, because they know you have a comfortable home and that you stock up on groceries. Just like your parents.

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Your spot -

Yes, you're now that person with your special chair or spot on the couch. And God help anyone who sits there, even when you're not at home!

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Some kids shock you -

You're genuinely shocked when you see what some kids are doing. Especially teenagers. All you can think is, "Where are their parents?"

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A clean home is everything -

It's impossible for you to live in a messy home. In fact, there's a profound emotional connection between your overall mental health and the cleanliness of your home.

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Current technology trends baffle you -

What are all these new apps? And why are teens making random dance videos? You might think you're pretty savvy when it comes to modern tech, only to discover you don't have the faintest of clues.

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Dad jokes are a way of life -

Your dad probably embarrassed you with what you thought was an extremely corny sense of humor. Cut to today, and you're the one making the same jokes!

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Plastic bags, old tins, and empty shoeboxes are for storage -

You now see that keeping these old things is actually useful. Shoeboxes are great for storage. And used plastic bags are perfect for your trash can.

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Modern music isn't your jam -

Your parents never understood why you liked certain songs. They probably even told you it wasn't real music. And now you're the one who can't wrap your head around today's tunes.

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You cry over baby pictures -

You didn't get why your mom was a crying mess when she looked at old family photo albums. Then comes the time when you discover some of the photos of your own kids and end up drenched in tears.

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You critique other peoples' manners -

As you get older, the more critical you become of other people's manners. One might even think you're the new self-appointed manners police!

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Current slang confuses you -

One big sign is that you're not up to date with slang used by the younger generation. Current slang expressions make you feel confused and even a little sad.

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You start really listening to the weather report -

Gone are the days when you splashed through puddles. Now, as a responsible adult, you make sure to check the weather channel or app.

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Your house, your rules -

You've probably heard your parents say it a million times: "My house, my rules." And now you've adopted this as your life motto, too.

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You realize your parents weren't so bad after all -

As you start noticing how similar you actually are to your parents, you realize it was more about your attitude as a teen than how "lame" they were. In the end, it's inevitable to not become a little bit like them.

Sources: (Thought Catalog) (LoveToKnow)

See also: Iconic childhood experiences that kids today will never get to have 

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