parents say “you’re being rude” and really mean “you’re asserting your boundaries and i don’t like that”
this applies not just to physical space, but also to loud environments (people being loud around you), names/endearments you aren’t comfortable with, comments on your body/comments in general that discomfort you, any other ways you aren’t comfortable being treated
No one deserves your respect if they do not earn it first.
I operate on the principle that anyone deserves respect until they give you reason to withhold it
judsonryder