House Rules

by | Feb 5, 2015 | structure |

These house rules were adapted from Karen Purvis’ rules at “Camp”, and tweaked for a teenager within a year of aging out of the system. If they are helpful for anyone else, please feel free to take what you want and leave the rest. I provided them to my kiddo in writing, and when they are challenged, I can safely say, go look at the house rules, and I will honor what it says if I am not being consistent with them. Having them in writing allowed me to give them to my kiddo and let my kiddo read them and process them before we talked through them. We negotiated on some points and put them in writing too. My kiddo told me seeing it in writing made it real. This has solved and avoided many potential conflicts along the way. House Rules: Be Safe! Emotionally, Physically, Sexually, Health, Financially, Spiritually, Educationally No Hurts! Err & Repair…Be Respectful of one another, others, and the environment Be Honest! Own your “stuff” and be responsible and accountable Have FUN! Enjoy the Adventure! Examples: Respect closed doors — knock before entering. Don’t keep drugs, alcohol, or other substances in your life. Change clothes in the bathroom or bedroom only and with the door shut completely. Bathroom door shut completely if using (shower, toilet, getting dressed, etc) Wear shirt and shorts (more than boxers) in common areas. No kids in my room — my space. Anything I shouldn’t eat goes on your Yes shelf / my No shelf (or designated spots in the fridge). Midnight snacks or food when an adult isn’t around — use the microwave only. Breakfast is mandatory,...