Copyright © 2000, Annette Nay, MS

I want to live in a nice, comfortable home with a peaceful, loving atmosphere. I want to live in a place where I'll be proud to bring my friends, including dates. I want to be a part of a family of which I can be proud. To do my part to achieve these goals, I promise to my family that I will make an honest effort to live the ideals taught to me by my parents and church. For example:

• I will attend church willingly, cheerfully, and on-time.
• Each time I attend church I will find something that will make me a better person, then make that change.

• I will not use tobacco, alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or use unprescribed or illegal drugs.
• I want to be respected, so I will be the kind of person that others enjoy being around.
• I will choose only friends who will help me live the standards taught to me by my parents and church.

• I will always plan my activities before I leave home. If I have no plan, I shouldn't be going out anyway.
• I will check out with my parents before going anywhere.
• I want to be trusted, so I will go where I say I'm going and will do what I say I'm doing.
• I will return when I say I will. If there is a good reason to return later, I will tell my parents.
• I know my parents worry, so I will check in with them so they know I'm back.
• Unless I have permission, I will not allow friends in the home unless at least one of my parents is home.
• When I have friends in our home, I will have worthwhile activities planned for them.
• I am responsible to ensure my friends also follow these family rules when they are on family property or family activities.

• I don't want to be a burden on others. Therefore, I will clean up after myself.
• I will cheerfully complete my daily and weekly chores without being reminded and before I participate in activities other than church or school.
• I will have respectful, clean language at all times. I will not participate in sniping, name-calling or put-downs.
• I will not use physical violence, rough horseplay, or even threats.

• I will not waste food, electricity, or other family resources.
• I will use the family car only with permission. I will drive safely, courteously, and will not waste fuel.
• My honor is important to me. I will not steal, lie, or even borrow anything without permission.
• I will not throw things.
• I will not vandalize or intentionally destroy things.

If I follow the terms of this agreement I understand my parents will provide me a safe and comfortable home, food, clothing, and a peaceful, loving, atmosphere in which to live.

When I am unwilling to live these standards, I will find another place to live. However, I know that my parents will always continue to love me and treat me with respect. I know that I will be welcome to visit as a guest as long as I live these standards while I'm visiting. I will visit only when at least one of my parents is home and I will call ahead.

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