In this episode, Vanessa has a new boyfriend. She starts breaking many family rules and gets caught in several lies. Cliff and Claire invite the boyfriend, Jeremy, over to the house to discuss the situation. They point out to him that he is expecting Vanessa to disobey her parents while he would not defy his own parents.
There were three things that I really liked about his episode…
1. They faced the problem directly.
Clair: So she's out with Jeremy.
Cliff: You know what we should do? We should turn this couch around so the first thing she sees when she gets home is us.
Clair: Let's move it now.
2. They did not tolerate lying in their home.
Clair: And you have a bad memory! You don't remember that if there's one thing we will not abide by in this house, it's being lied to by our children. And any child who stands up and knowingly tells a bold-faced lie will be punished!
Rudy: They will?
Clair: Yes, ma'am, they will. They'll be grounded for 2 weeks.
3. They pointed out the double standard…the girl was expected to break the rules, but the boy was not. In some cases, the opposite could be true. Neither party in a relationship should be defying their parents if they are doing the right thing.
Cliff: Does Vanessa ask you to disobey your parents?
Jeremy: No.
Cliff: So why is it all right for you to ask our daughter to disobey us?
Jeremy: It isn't.
My boys are a few years away from dating. But when they start, I hope I remember WWCD!
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