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Courtney Pochin & Nisha Mal

Mum asks son's friends to sign a contract before they can stay the night

A mother has decided to create a contract with a list of rules that her son's pals are asked to sign before they can stay the night.

At the bottom of the sheet there is a blank space where the child is asked to date and sign, to show they have read and agree to the rules.

The unnamed parent drew up the contract that the kids are required to sign BEFORE they can stay over, the Mirror reports.

A screenshot of it was recently shared on Reddit.

The document features four main rules or terms that the pals have to agree to.

The first states that there will be no touching or tickling during the sleepover.

A screenshot of the rules (Imgur)

"Touching/tickling of other people will result in immediate physical separation that could remain in place until pick up time. This means we keep our hands to ourselves and off of each other," it reads.

The second point is all about changing into PJs.

"Changing of clothes will be done independently and in private space with the individual not in company of anyone else. This means no nudity in front of anyone else, whatsoever."

The contract continues to say: "Disruptions including excess volume of voice or electronics will result in suspension of such privileges. This means no shouting, interrupting or blasting the TV or iPad.

"Complaining will not be tolerated. Constructive requests are encouraged in a calm, polite tone of voice. This means, you wait to have my attention and acknowledgement before you start speaking to me."

The document adds: "I have read and understand the rules and conditions of having a play date at Ms. [name removed]'s house and I agree to show respect at all times.

"If my behaviour reaches and maintains standards then a fun time will be had and brunch will occur together the following day. If my behaviour falls below standards then future play dates or sleep overs might not occur again without serious consideration and stipulation."

People on Reddit were shocked by the contract and shared their thoughts in the comments below.

One person proclaimed: "This is completely insane."

Another said: "Makes me feel grateful my mom was never this controlling."

A third added: "It must suck to be this woman's kid."

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