Hosting relatives
Nieces and nephews (teenagers, youths and young adults)
These you can control. Let them enjoy their stay. Provide enough food, because appetite differs. But, but give them work. Let them not be idle, they should help around with tasks. Also, they should be clean or neat, let them know in your house, there are set standards. We leave the toilet clean here, we make beds, we shower daily, meal time is for all of us, we do bible study together, we get home early or communicate if otherwise etc if they can't keep up, I'm sorry. Rem you are also training them on how to keep their own homes or how to behave in other people's homes
Female- old females
My sister, these are the best, at least most of them. They understand you 100%. They will clean, shower, cook, serve and eat on time. They are good helpers, they understand house budgets, they are a good company in the kitchen, you can easily get along. However, parents and aunties (some) may not. Parents aside. Aunties esp from the husband side may be a bit difficult, but may wisdom be your portion. Pray that the visit doesn't last a life time..
Males- old males
Whether parents, uncle's or older cousins, these ones are the guests in real sense. They are just like your children, Only that you don't get to shower them. Their place is the couch and a remote is their best toy. You will cook for and feed them, clean after them and let them decide about personal hygiene. I'm sorry but yes, unless they willingly want to do something, you can't help it. Just serve them as if serving the Lord. Host gladly.
Friends (age mates)
Very easy. Easiest of them all if you ask me. You determine the rules and if they can't abide, too bad.
Important tip:
Agree with relatives from the onset, how long they plan to stay and when they plan to leave. That will help you plan. Let it be known. Do not assume lest you start murmuring why your guests have overstayed without a sign that they want to leave. deal with it from the beginning.
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