Teen Bill of Rights, #141-150

141. My parents will take care to safeguard their passwords and printouts of correspondence with the other parent, so that the children do not intentionally or unintentionally come into contact with disparaging or otherwise private correspondence about either parent.
142. When any significant or permanent change is made in the children’s routine, schedule, or living arrangements, my parents will together inform the children and patiently request, entertain, and answer all questions that the children have.
143. Both my parents will encourage each other’s involvement in the children’s lives.
144. My parents will consult with the other before enrolling the children in any activities that may conflict with the other parent’s parenting time.
145. My parents will encourage frequent and predictable contact between the children and both parents.
146. My parents will be increasingly flexible and accommodating of the children’s desire to spend time with their friends, whether at the homes of either of the parents, at the homes of the friends, or in an acceptable alternate location.
147. If both my parents die before any or all of the children reach the age of legal majority, the minor children will be placed in the custody and care of someone that the family agrees is in the best interests of the children.
148. My parents will emphasize to the children that they are each co-equal parents.
149. My parents will agree to tell the children that they (the children) were not the cause of any problems that exist in the marriage and that those problems had nothing to do with the children’s behavior.
150. The children will have a bed and a designated place for clothing and other belongings in the home that respects privacy and, when appropriate because of age, gender differences.