In the house where I live there are unwritten rules, just as there are at my school and anywhere else for personal conduct. These are the things that I have found I must do. Not because I want to, but because it works out better that way
1. If a parent asks, the amount of homework you have is never more than an hour's worth, a half hour if you've used the internet today.
2. You never tell a girl you love her. In my limited experience that never works out.
3. Reveal information as slowly as possible. If you reveal all your facts quickly and then remember another one, it's seen as changing the story.
4. Never claim that you were 'remembering another fact' when accused of changing the story
5. After your parents go to sleep, you can breathe easier.
6. If your parents are yelling at you, don't try to defend yourself. Better to take what's coming to you.
7. Don't learn anything quirky. It won't be supported anyway.
8. Sleep with your bedroom door closed. I learned this one after hearing voices about me carry down the hall.
9. Never reveal you are sad, the well-wishers are ever so happy to swarm.
10. If you think your folks are mad at you, they are. They're just so mad that they can't come up with how to punish you yet.
11. A parent giving you an ultimatum is a one-way deal
12. Never write your darkest fears on a blog your parents don't know about.
This post will make some pity me. It will also cause some who are worse off than me to be offended. So be it. I just feel low at the moment.
