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[quote=Anonymous]Our family has all these embarrassing/funny stories about each other and we will always narrate it to each other and any new person who joins the family and laugh until tears flow down our faces.

My DH, my SIL, BIL, myself - have absolutely hilarious and truly embarrassing stories about ourselves, each other, our relatives, parents etc.  Our kids are usually hanging around, just listening avidly and laughing along. They have also learned the art of laughing at themselves, at us, at their teachers and friends...their quality/behavior of laughing at themselves and not hiding their awkward actions is what makes them popular with others and keeps them mentally and emotionally healthy.

In fact, very often we will recount something that has happened to us to others, and we will regale others in a manner that makes us sound even more foolish and comedic...just to make it funnier.

I think the people who get offended and don't do this are the "dry toast" families ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding" reference). There is a level of formality and a fear of being judged by their own family members. I think there is nothing sadder than this.

My mom has stories of me being an unruly child. My kids love to hear of my escapades especially when they know that I have high expectations about a lot of things from them.  I will laugh and say "Do as I say, not as I did".  Of course, it is reassuring to my kids that making a mistake is not end of the world and we can laugh about it later.

But, my God! You people have neither a sense of humor, nor a great relationship with your kids or your parents.  I shudder to think how hard it must be to live in your head space.  
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