Hey everyone!We have two little kids, so rules have always been something that they learn as they're old enough to and it arises, like "use your words not your hands" basic kinda stuff.We're now getting ready to foster to adopt an older child (tween/teen) and one really awesome social worker advised us to write down our rules to help empower them.Here's what we've got so far...Everyone knocks before going into someone else's bedroom.Always ask before borrowing sentimental items. (We have an open closet/belongings policy, I was raised in a house where if I so much as touched something of someone else's I had "stolen" it, it sucked.)Text or call us if you're going to be late/after curfew. (What's the average curfew by age?!)No punishments for telling the truth. Call us if you're in a situation and we'll come no questions asked.No drinking and driving. (Sounds obvious but even when it seems like the only option or you don't want to get in trouble, we'll arrange another way home)All food, drinks (non alcoholic), snacks are available day or night.Always tells an adult about any bullying.Please help, I feel so weird having to write down rules! I don't know if I'm way off base here... via /r/Parenting https://ift.tt/2Me2klk
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