Welcome back ladies and gentlemen of the internet. Living with a parent as an adult can cause a lot of friction; when we're with our parents, it can be easy to slide back into being obstinate, petulant, child-like versions of our adult selves. While we may not like to be reminded of those qualities, we were children at one time too. And some people will always feel like they're parents to their own parents.
In this Reddit thread, the original poster (OP) is a man whose father needs a place to stay. OP allows his father to move in, yet under some stipulations. He wants his father to have some sort of financial responsibility, instead of just being a freeloader. His father doesn't have the best record on financial stability, and OP doesn't want his hard work and home to be disrespected. But lo and behold, it turns out you can't train a dog new tricks. You'll have to read the full story below for all the juicy details.