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That's reasonably common in the US if the parents are religious. If the kid and their significant other are visiting parents and aren't married then they aren'

by seiji 11y ago

That's reasonably common in the US if the parents are religious. If the kid and their significant other are visiting parents and aren't married then they aren't allowed to sleep in the same room (because they might do shenanigans!).

digi_owl 11y ago
I see i forgot to include that i think the couple was both well into their 20s, just not married (yet).
- seiji 11y ago
  They are still children in the eyes of their parents. :) Doesn't matter if it's 20/30/40, you still need to be protected from the temptation of living in sin.
  - digi_owl 11y ago
    * They are still children in the eyes of their parents. :) * True, and something that transcends cultures.
steverb 11y ago
Actually, I apply to rule to all house guests. You're not married, you sleep in separate rooms. My house, my rules. You're welcome to stay at the hotel down the street if you can't handle sleeping apart from each other and we'll cheerfully roll out the red carpet and provide chauffeur service for you.
- vezzy-fnord 11y ago
  You're not married, you sleep in separate rooms. Do the criteria require one of a civic marriage, a religious marriage or both? If the latter in isolation is acceptable, as it has no legal power, would domestic partnerships then also be an acceptable alternative?
  - steverb 11y ago
    The criteria is whatever I happen to feel comfortable with. I don't draw a distinction between and civil and religious marriage ceremony though and I have no clue what a domestic partnership is... :-)