Not allowed to sit on edge of bed…you might wear it out.

Sit on floor with back against the couch with legs straight…you might wear out couch (if sitting on it) and straight legs so you don't wear out knees of pants.

Formal dining room was off limits unless you were specifically asked to get something.

Not allowed to use front door, only back door.

Do not run, laugh, talk loudly, drop anything on the floor when dad was home.

Flush toilet after 3 people voided unless you pooped and don't use a lot of toilet paper lest you block up toilet.

NEVER go into the garage for it is dads domain and boobytrapped so he can tell.

Always get home before dad does at 5 pm.

Clean up all toys, games etc. around 3 pm or else!

NEVER upset his favourite daughter.

Sit in back seat with hands folded on your lap if you ever rode in dads car, (which was every Sunday morning on our way to church).

MOST IMPORTANT RULE? Never ever let on that life was a prison for all children in the house except Dads favourite.

They had lots of foster children and me, their niece.