Rules for Joey –
- Keep your spaces clean – tidy bed area, laundry done
- Keep your medications and appointments organized – write down Dr. appointments, keep your pill minder filled with both medications and vitamins.
- Complete all chores asked – this will be at least 1-2 each day before spending time on the phone playing games, etc.
- Chores and tasks must be completed in a timely manner.
- Homework must be completed before due dates.
- No electronics between 6-7pm each night – time to be spent interacting with family, helping with dinner, etc.
- Must assist in grocery shopping and meal planning a minimum of once a month. This means cooking at least one entire meal, and grocery shopping with a parent.
- You will work to be polite to all family members – if you cannot be polite, you will lose the ability to spend time with friends.
I actually sent these to him last night - and hate to admit how mad about the whole thing I still am. I am hopeful that in 5-10 years we can have one of those conversations where he thanks me for being so "tough" on him....