Top Ten Ways Government Has Changed Our Mom

Submitted by the Rodeback children

10. Chooses dinner menus by motion, second and vote.

9. Requires posting of notice before using the car.

8. Talks about incentivizing a clean bathroom.

7. Insists on taking minutes of Family Home Evening.

6. Requires children to submit purchase requisitions before giving allowance.

5. Conducts randomized public opinion sampling on Dad's shirts and ties.

4. Won't hold Family Council unless a quorum is present.

3. Says, "I'll just have a tax" instead of "I'll just have a taste."

2. Justifies grocery budgets in terms of "compelling interest."

1. Buys chocolate for the same reason.