Rules of Order

A wonderful set of Rules of Order from Sargeant Strykers website: bq. The family is not a participatory democracy, but a benevolent dictatorship, and the parents are the dictators. The childs' input will be listened to courteously, and best interests considered carefully, but at the end of the day, the parents will have the final word. bq. You will be expected to perform household chores such as laundry, cleaning the bathroom, washing dishes, raking the leaves, and even cooking the occasional meal. All these things and other duties yet undefined are part of necessary family upkeep. Everyone is expected to lend a hand, as his or her abilities permit, and to do so cheerfully and without having to be nagged. bq. You will maintain an acceptable grade point average in school. Digging ditches for a living is neither remunerative nor amusing as a life-long occupation�. Which is what happens to D students. When you graduate high school, you may continue living at home if you are going to college. Otherwise, the adult world is calling. bq. There is nothing wrong with having to share a bedroom with a sibling of the same sex, or a bathroom with the rest of the family. We are not rich, so get over it and adjust. Your little sister/brother does NOT have cooties. bq. Make your bed every morning, and put on fresh socks and underwear. bq. You may eat as little or as much of what is served for meals� but there will be nothing until the next meal, which may in four to ten hours, and no snacking allowed. Your choice. bq. Whole wheat bread is better than white. bq. When you are sick to your stomach, 7-Up is best. It dosen�t stain, and if you throw it up, it tastes OK coming up. bq. Eat dinner with the family every night that you can. TV can wait. And there's more Heh...

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