That line about it shifting the vibe really hits home. My buddy had a similar thing happen when his uncle started on the moon landing stuff. He forced himself to just ask "what makes you believe that?" instead of the usual back and forth. He said the whole talk got way less heated, and his uncle actually seemed to think about it for a second. It didn't change any minds, but it stopped the usual shouting match. Seems like that simple question can totally change the direction of those talks.

Mixing family and work often leads to drama, no joke. Once you start teaching her, she might assume she can borrow tools whenever or skip steps on harder jobs. If she messes up a customer's car, you're the one who has to deal with the fallout and pay for it. That stress can ruin both the work and family vibes, lol.

That crypto situation, what other weird payment methods have you had to track?

Yeah that paste layer is the whole problem. Wait for it to firm up enough that your boot only leaves a light mark before you even step on it. Then just hit it with a magnesium float, no steel trowel unless it absolutely needs it for some reason. You're just closing the surface, not trying to make it look like glass.

Yeah, and like paul566 said, clear rules would help here.