It is very common that even among family members living in the same house, there is an argument about how hot or cold the thermostat should be. The conflict always comes down to the fact that some people prefer a hellish hot climate and others so cold that they are on the verge of turning to ice. This never-ending battle for thermostat control intensifies with the holidays, especially with so many people in one place, but one mother on Reddit knew how to end the conflict. Whether family members and others agreed or not is another story.
In this story, OP shares that the entire family came home to spend Christmas together. However, many of those present thought it was a good idea to adjust the house’s climate to their liking, and with so many changes, OP’s mom got upset and better find a way to stop this nonsense. As the photo in this Reddit post shows, OP’s mom preferred to take complete control by setting the climate to her preference and completely covering the thermostat so no one else could touch it again.
To be fair who touches another’s thermostat. Animals.
smashnmashbruh
The level of understanding, even if you are a family member or best friend, you should never mess with the thermostat in a house that is not yours. Everyone has preferences, but still not your home. Not to mention the expense of using the thermostat, but this user shares an option for those who want to adjust the thermostat:
I had a friend that would visit his parents (this was back in the late 90’s), slap a $20 on the counter, and say, “I control the thermostat this weekend.”
_bobs_your_uncle
OP even explains that the thermostat was at 72 F, which many Redditors took as acceptable, moderate, and quite neutral weather for many. At this temperature, it is easier to put on or take off a sweater, although sometimes it has to do with people’s entitlement and not just about the thermostat.
A relative came over recently and started rearranging my dad’s furniture.
TiredAF20
Apparently, after covering the controls, the family in this post could not continue arguing, so they continued their visit without further incident. So, if something similar happens to you, you can use this foolproof tactic.
