I don't open my curtains, period! It's curious how the Russian way of dealing with problems is buying a bottle of vodka (all alcoholic beverages are depressants) and having a talk with a friend even if it means knocking on their door at 3 A.M.! Talk therapy is conducted with friends.

Also, I just saw a NYC local TV report on how dangerous it is to leave your children in the care of their grandparents - a Russian tradition. In comparison, the Russian author noted the cultural difference that American parents would rather leave their children in the care of teenage babysitters over the children's grandparents. Here is evidence that this tradition has really taken root into our culture. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/80...nd-child-care/