30 Redditors Share The Moments When They Realize Their Families Are Different From Other Families

The world in which we live is extremely diverse, and families are not exempt from this phenomenon. Families can hold a wide variety of beliefs and adhere to various cultural customs and personal habits.

A family is the basic unit of society, and it plays a vital role in a person's development and well-being. However, as a child gets older and is exposed to other types of families, a comparison of what seems to be 'normal' in their own perception occurs, and this is inevitable.

For many, having a father, mother, and a child or children might define what a normal family looks like. However, as the world advances and people become more aware of their surroundings, this definition has also changed.

There is a vast range of possible configurations and sizes for families. Some kids grow up with a single parent, either a mom or a dad, while others are raised by their grandparents. Additionally, some children might be exposed to a large family, with aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family members.

In terms of values and rules, some families maintain a close relationship with each other, allow children to be themselves, and are open to communication. On the other hand, others are accustomed to being left on their own, with minimal interaction, and unfortunately, deal with an abusive type of upbringing.

This Reddit post went viral after a user asked, "When did you realize your family wasn’t like other families?" With over 2.1K upvotes and 1.4K comments, we have selected the top comments for you to see.

#1 It was rare to have such a happy home and loving family.

Reddit/Civil_Massacre| martathegoodone

#2 Being emotionally abused by parents was not normal.

Reddit/Carbonatite| dodeckahedron

#3 Mom and dad having this kind of setup.

Reddit/babyiguana3| Kirt Edblom

#4 Constant arguing between parents.

Reddit/Lauzzzzzza| audi_insperation

#5 Household chores were a "female thing" for others.

Reddit/lostintranslation199| Rubbermaid Products

#6 Hiding when your parents come home.

Reddit/anon| Joi Ito

#7 Using racist words to address someone is never a good thing.

Reddit/Feels2old| Rebecca Siegel

#8 Experiencing the "Silent Treatment" from parents.

Reddit/Back2Bach| Marc Levin

#9 Witnessing fights between parents on a daily basis and hiding in the closet to be safe.

Reddit/injury_minded| Samantha Carlson

#10 Mockery, sarcasm, and arguing were ways of showing "love."

Reddit/openletter8| Mike Schmid

#11 Growing up with only one parent.

Reddit/Flaky-Fellatio| Eugene Kim

#12 Staying in the room and shutting the door when dad comes home.

Reddit/EdgeMiserable4381| earth_photos

#13 Living with a mother who has a hoarding disorder.

Reddit/Artistic_Duck8300| Vicki Moore

#14 Being vocal about family love.

Reddit/anon| Nenad Stojkovic

#15 Other kids are not afraid of their parents.

Reddit/Aperture_T| Jimmie Quick

#16 Being constantly blamed.

Reddit/Bustyblues420| Baltimore County Public Library

#17 Never feeling love from parents.

Reddit/sausagegravyx2| Corrie Barklimore

#18 Being punished for "talking back."

Reddit/MusicIsLife003| kari wagner

#19 Being around extended family.

Reddit/Sycou| Conall

#20 Parents who never had a divorce.

Reddit/Sanguiniutron| Amy Truter

#21 Eating dinner somewhere other than the dinner table.

Reddit/-DarknessNLight-| gardener41

#22 Not all children have experienced being hit when they make mistakes.

Reddit/ok_koreal| Jason Lander

#23 Not all parents drive their children around regardless of time and location.

Reddit/pigirl666| susieq3c

#24 Not having a close-knit relationship with family members.

Reddit/ghost06669| Virginia State Parks

#25 Having a constant fear of a parent showing up drunk.

Reddit/spacestonerbitch-420| Chris Dixon

#26 Knowing your real father and being blamed for existing.

Reddit/martin28000| Julia

#27 Empty conversations and uncomfortable dinners.

Reddit/anon| Bev Sykes

#28 Disagreements even over the smallest details.

Reddit/Studflood| Tony Alter

#29 No two families are the same.

Reddit/anon| ella

#30 The level of weirdness in your family is undeniable.

Reddit/Nonsenseinabag| Mike Finn

Families are diverse. What we can do is teach ourselves and others to respect and include members of other families who may seem "different" to us and to value the unique qualities that make up their own family.

Another important aspect is to help those who were not given a chance to grow up in a happy and loving home. Many issues arise in an adult's life because of unaddressed issues from childhood.