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My parents: "You're a nerd, can you help with our computer?"
I reluctantly overlook how insulting they always are and help
Many months later
My parents: "Our computer isn't working right lately. It's probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it."
It's probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it.
"Ok, you better ask someone else then. Clearly I'll only make it worse."
You'll never prove them wrong by falling for the manipulation tactic.
People who are bad at understanding tech and logic coincidentally tend to be very competent at these kinds of tactics.
You should answer:
And it is your fault being assholes. Live with the consequences.
Then cut contact as much as possible
Is the Lemmy version of "lawyer up, hit the gym" basically just "cut contact with family at the slightest insult"?
hit up, lawyer the gym
Hit the wife, divorce the lawyer, talk to the gym?
I hope so. Many of our parents need to learn that "family" isn't about blood, it's about who I allow to be in my life. I don't give a fuck if you're related to me, treat me with respect and I'll reciprocate.
You realize that "lawyer up, hit the gym" was a silly overgeneralization that eventually turned into a meme, right?