Family events have a remarkable way of turning private homes into public playgrounds, where the concept of boundaries is as foreign as a salad at a seven-year-old’s birthday party. Hosting relatives is always a gamble; the moment you open your doors, your living room becomes a free-for-all, your collectibles transform into communal toys, and any house rule you dare to set is instantly rebranded as an overreaction. The host’s role is clear: provide the space, the snacks, and an endless supply of patience, while everyone else enjoys the luxury of pretending rules are for other people.