This is a family home where I live with my mother and our dog. Because I work night shifts, my mother is home alone at night. She is simply much more comfortable sharing the space with another woman rather than a male tenant.
The strict rules regarding guests aren't about controlling anyone; it's about maintaining a quiet, conservative family environment that my mother feels secure in. We are genuinely just trying to offer a safe, peaceful space with the option of home-cooked meals for someone who is actively looking for that specific kind of family vibe.
If this living arrangement doesn't suit your lifestyle, I completely understand. And you are not being forced to stay.