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[quote=Anonymous]11:21 again. I wanted to mention that we also had to establish minimum hygiene requirements - daily showers (including washing hair) and brushing teeth before bed. The first 2 years of HS, it was such a freakin PIA to get him to do it. I have no idea why and, even in calm moments, couldn't get DS to explain. It was also a PIA to get him to comply with 'house rules' - like no food in the bedrooms (he actually got mice in his room), do not leave dirty dishes around the house, do not leave your stuff in the common areas, etc. I took the approach that when you live with people (whether it's family, friends or roommates), there is a social contract. You do not infringe on anyone's ability to enjoy the common space. You can do whatever you want in your own space as long as there is no impact on anyone else - hence, the no food because vermin will not restrict themselves to a single room. Ugh. Thinking about those days still makes me want to groan.[/quote]
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