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<blockquote data-quote="seriously" data-source="post: 447192" data-attributes="member: 11920"><p>Totally agree with short list.</p><p></p><p>Our list (given that we have 15 year olds) is:</p><p></p><p>1. No aggressive or violent behavior (with a few specific examples including shouting and spitting) - this is first on the list because it is the highest priority.</p><p>2. Complete chores - which includes asking for inspection when finished and doing the chore as asked (always inspect what you expect)</p><p>3. Parents are in control of electronics after 7 pm.</p><p>4. Quiet time for kids begins at 10 pm and children must be in their rooms, no noises that can be heard outside their room, no phone calls, no showers after 10 pm</p><p>5. Exercise 20 minutes all at once every day</p><p>6. Keep bedroom clean and tidy</p><p>7. Check in/ask permission before leaving house/yard</p><p></p><p>That's our entire list of rules. Not all are applicable to a home with younger children but you get the idea I think.</p><p></p><p>But it's only one half of the document. The second half is absolutely necessary in order for the first half to be meaningful:</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong><u>Privileges must be earned each day by following House Rules</u></strong></p><p><strong><u></u></strong></p><p><strong><u>Breaking House Rules may result in losing something or having to do something extra to make up for breaking a rule. For example:</u></strong> <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Loss of privileges for part or all of that day</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Loss of privileges for longer periods like a week</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Making amends to another person or the family by doing something helpful, kind or supportive at the other person's request</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Paying for something you broke or damaged</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Extra chores</li> </ol><p><strong><u>Kids privileges include activities and things they want. For example</u></strong>: <ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Visits to friends houses/overnights</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">School events like dances</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Maximum of 2 hours per day total individual fun use of Xbox, Computer, Wii game</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Cell and house phone use</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Facebook access</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Clothes/shoe shopping</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Makeup</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Netflix</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Movie or game rentals</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Transportation to places to purchase things like makeup or games</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="seriously, post: 447192, member: 11920"] Totally agree with short list. Our list (given that we have 15 year olds) is: 1. No aggressive or violent behavior (with a few specific examples including shouting and spitting) - this is first on the list because it is the highest priority. 2. Complete chores - which includes asking for inspection when finished and doing the chore as asked (always inspect what you expect) 3. Parents are in control of electronics after 7 pm. 4. Quiet time for kids begins at 10 pm and children must be in their rooms, no noises that can be heard outside their room, no phone calls, no showers after 10 pm 5. Exercise 20 minutes all at once every day 6. Keep bedroom clean and tidy 7. Check in/ask permission before leaving house/yard That's our entire list of rules. Not all are applicable to a home with younger children but you get the idea I think. But it's only one half of the document. The second half is absolutely necessary in order for the first half to be meaningful: [B][U]Privileges must be earned each day by following House Rules [/U][/B] [B][U]Breaking House Rules may result in losing something or having to do something extra to make up for breaking a rule. For example:[/U][/B][LIST=1] [*]Loss of privileges for part or all of that day [*]Loss of privileges for longer periods like a week [*]Making amends to another person or the family by doing something helpful, kind or supportive at the other person's request [*]Paying for something you broke or damaged [*]Extra chores [/LIST][B][U]Kids privileges include activities and things they want. For example[/U][/B]:[LIST=1] [*]Visits to friends houses/overnights [*]School events like dances [*]Maximum of 2 hours per day total individual fun use of Xbox, Computer, Wii game [*]Cell and house phone use [*]Facebook access [*]Clothes/shoe shopping [*]Makeup [*]Netflix [*]Movie or game rentals [*]Transportation to places to purchase things like makeup or games [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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