The Most Frustrating ‘Old School’ Parent Quirks That Anyone Born After 1990 Can’t Stand

Reddit is buzzing with threads where people share the “old people” habits their parents still do — those classic behaviors that spark endless eye-rolls and family group chat memes. While younger generations vent about the frustration, these stories also offer a light-hearted mirror: parents might recognize a quirk or two and see how certain “old school” routines land with their adult kids. From tech resistance to quirky daily rituals, the confessions are equal parts hilarious and relatable. Scroll through the most common (and maddening) ones below — whether you're the one complaining or the one being complained about, you'll probably spot something familiar.  

#1. Every time I pick up my dad's iPhone he has Bluetooth, do not disturb, and sometimes airplane mode activated. I always ask him why they're on and he always says "I didn't touch those" How?

@CGY-SS

#2. Every time my mother or father notices i've opened the refrigerator, no matter how far away they are, they will loudly tell me the contents to the best of there recollection, as if some kind of black veil shrouds my vision into the refrigerator: "There's some leftover turkey, ham, brussel sprouts, carrots, I think some macaroni...maybe some of that tuna fish from yesterday..."

@No-Right-Way