The most common shocking family stories often revolve around hidden inheritances. For instance, a family member discovers that they were written out of a will for a reason they never knew, like a long - held grudge from an ancestor. Also, cases of family members faking their identities within the family are quite shocking. Say, someone pretends to be a distant relative to get access to family resources. And stories of family members being involved in cults can be extremely shocking too. It changes the whole perception of the family and the values they are supposed to uphold.
Another type is inappropriate behavior. Such as a teacher who uses offensive language in the classroom. I knew of a case where a teacher casually dropped swear words during lessons, which was highly inappropriate for a school environment. This can have a very negative impact on students, both in terms of their language learning and their respect for authority.
One common type is when family members misbehave in public places like my sister once threw a tantrum in a store because she didn't get the toy she wanted. Another is when there are wardrobe malfunctions during family events. For example, my mother's dress strap broke during a family photo session. Also, when family members accidentally say something inappropriate at a family gathering, like my uncle who made a really bad joke that made everyone uncomfortable.
One common type is when there are family feuds. Like when two family members have had an argument and they're forced to be in the same room at the reunion. Another is when new partners meet the family and there are cultural or lifestyle differences. For example, if a family is very traditional and the new partner is very liberal. Also, when there are embarrassing family secrets that might get revealed or hinted at during the reunion.
Grounding is quite common. For example, when a child misbehaves, they are not allowed to go out and socialize for a period of time. Another is taking away privileges like using electronic devices or playing with toys.
Well, in many infestation stories, we often come across spider infestations. Some spiders like to build their webs in corners of houses or basements. Then there are mite infestations which can occur in stored grains or on plants. And let's not forget about slug and snail infestations in gardens. They can munch on a wide variety of plants, leaving a trail of destruction behind them.
Another aspect could be the isolation of members from their families and the outside world. By doing this, the cult can more easily indoctrinate them with their extreme beliefs. They cut off normal social relationships so that members become more dependent on the cult for all aspects of their lives.
One common theme is unexpected reunions, like the story of long - lost relatives finding each other. Another is natural disasters hitting suddenly. For example, a family waking up to find their house half - flooded due to a flash flood.
One of the typical family crime stories involves murder within the family. This could be due to long - standing grudges, jealousy, or mental illness. Parental neglect is also a form of family crime that we often see in these stories. And there are also situations where family members are involved in drug - related crimes together, which not only affects the family but also the community.
Well, there are often stories about inheritance disputes that turn into family crimes. Family members might fight over property or money left behind and engage in illegal activities like forging wills. Then there are cases of elder abuse, where the elderly in the family are mistreated, either physically or emotionally, by their own kin. And incestuous relationships, though not as common but still part of family crime stories, are deeply disturbing.
One common type is the bank - related phishing. Hackers send emails or messages that seem to be from banks, asking for login details. Another is the fake invoice phishing, like I mentioned before for the small business. Also, there are those that target individuals through social media with offers that are too good to be true.