Buffy's very similar to me to me when I was growing up. A child in an adult world, sort of trapped between the two. Does Buffy go to the prom or does she save the world from demons?
I know nothing about platonic love except that it is not to be found in the works of Plato.
My parents both worked full time. I remember a lot of simple meals. Everything I know about cooking is self-schooled.