Teenage Rules
Teenage Rules
Raising teenagers is a challenge, so my hubby and I came up
with the following rules to help the kids understand what
was expected of them during their pre-adult status.
Rules of This Household
1. If you are not here for dinner, too bad. This is not a
fast-food place where the cook is on duty at all times. The
cook works full time and does not need a second job.
2. If you make a mess, clean it up. The dishwasher is open
24 hours a day to service you as are the vacuum, broom, and
sponge. Please help them to help you by using them. If you
need assistance, ask the cook -- she will be happy to give
you training on any of the equipment.
3. The taxi service for this household is not on call 24
hours. You must make reservations at least 12 hours in
advance. You have two good legs, skateboards, and bikes that
are somewhat operational; one of you has a vehicle that
works. Use them. By the way, skateboards are to be used on
the outside of this house and are never to be used in the
living room just because the landing is softer when you
fall.
4. We are not a bank and you have no collateral to offer us.
Face it: We own everything you have and I have receipts to
prove it, so don't ask us for loans. Get jobs! We have them.
Try it and you might like it (not so much the work as the
money).
5. Curfew is negotiable, but try not to be late too often
because it could go either way.
6. Tell us where you are going. GOOD GRIEF! I am way older
than you, and I still tell my mother where I am going when I
am at her house. Leave us a note or try to form words
describing where you are going while we are in the room with
you. Honestly, we don't bite unless provoked.
7. You know how to use a phone. Some of you even have cell
phones. We like to hear your voice if you are going to be
late. You can use a phone to find out what's for dinner, to
let us know you made it to wherever all right, or just to
let us hear your beautiful voice.
8. No food in your room, the living room, the bathroom, or
anywhere in the house other than the kitchen or dining area
EVER! How many times do I have to say this?
9. You do not contribute financially in any way, shape, or
form to this household, so try to pull your weight in other
ways: Clean something, put something away, surprise us by
doing it before we ask. Otherwise, you may find yourself
financially supporting yourself on the OUTSIDE of this
house.
~ Received from Casey
Raising teenagers is a challenge, so my hubby and I came up
with the following rules to help the kids understand what
was expected of them during their pre-adult status.
Rules of This Household
1. If you are not here for dinner, too bad. This is not a
fast-food place where the cook is on duty at all times. The
cook works full time and does not need a second job.
2. If you make a mess, clean it up. The dishwasher is open
24 hours a day to service you as are the vacuum, broom, and
sponge. Please help them to help you by using them. If you
need assistance, ask the cook -- she will be happy to give
you training on any of the equipment.
3. The taxi service for this household is not on call 24
hours. You must make reservations at least 12 hours in
advance. You have two good legs, skateboards, and bikes that
are somewhat operational; one of you has a vehicle that
works. Use them. By the way, skateboards are to be used on
the outside of this house and are never to be used in the
living room just because the landing is softer when you
fall.
4. We are not a bank and you have no collateral to offer us.
Face it: We own everything you have and I have receipts to
prove it, so don't ask us for loans. Get jobs! We have them.
Try it and you might like it (not so much the work as the
money).
5. Curfew is negotiable, but try not to be late too often
because it could go either way.
6. Tell us where you are going. GOOD GRIEF! I am way older
than you, and I still tell my mother where I am going when I
am at her house. Leave us a note or try to form words
describing where you are going while we are in the room with
you. Honestly, we don't bite unless provoked.
7. You know how to use a phone. Some of you even have cell
phones. We like to hear your voice if you are going to be
late. You can use a phone to find out what's for dinner, to
let us know you made it to wherever all right, or just to
let us hear your beautiful voice.
8. No food in your room, the living room, the bathroom, or
anywhere in the house other than the kitchen or dining area
EVER! How many times do I have to say this?
9. You do not contribute financially in any way, shape, or
form to this household, so try to pull your weight in other
ways: Clean something, put something away, surprise us by
doing it before we ask. Otherwise, you may find yourself
financially supporting yourself on the OUTSIDE of this
house.
~ Received from Casey
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