These are the kinds of things we discussed before deciding this was for us:
Personal Space. Because we have a 9 year old and a 14 year old, we're used to having endless questions, interupted conversations, restrictions on what we do when, what we listen to when they are around, who we have over etc etc. Our friends are single and childless. I could see a major potential problem. We talked alot about this. We also spent time talking about bedrooms - who was allowed into who's room.
Money. Who has going to pay for what, when, how.
What was shared and what was personal. In terms of possessions, appliances, cars, computers, food etc
What we were hoping to gain from the experience.
What would happen if someone wanted to move out before the end of the lease.
We decided to rent a house with our family as the tennants and our friends as residents. This meant that the space was neutral; it wasn't Fleur's house with Fleur's rules. It meant everyone had a say in setting up a new household.
Rosters. I am a mother by nature, but I can not physically work 4 days a week and cook, clean, shop, nurture and manage a household for 6 people, even if only 2 of them are my kids. Everyone would need to contribute.
I'm sure there were other things, but I can't think of them now. Infact, the conversations continue at our fortnightly family nights when we eat together, pray together, have communion together and deal with any issues.
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