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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A cousin's daughter, whom we've never met, may be staying with us for a few weeks this summer while she takes an English class. (Her family lives in Western Europe.) I would like to let the family know what rules will be in place during her visit, so that she can decide whether she wants to go through with it, but our kids are pre-teens, so I don't know what's reasonable.

Alcohol, drugs (including marijuana), and cigarettes are non-negotiable; if she uses any of them while she's with us, whether or not she does it in our house, she's going home. But what else should we be thinking about?

TIA.[/quote]

If you approached my child (who doesn't do those things) with a tone suggesting that he does do these things, he would be insulted.  He wouldn't feel welcome if presumed guilty before arriving.  Some of the posters already assume the worst of this girl.  That said, teens push boundaries -- that is what they do.  If you are unable to roll with the punches at all not even one little bit, then you probably aren't ready to host a teen and should probably say so to your cousin. (Which would be awkward and close off opportunities for your family in the future...)[/quote]

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