Covering the business of education and training

I came across a few promises that a college kid might make to their parents.

1. I (the student) promise to answer your questions with more than one word.

2. I promise to be too anxious, too busy, and to not have time to discuss life's issues in great details, my girlfriend or not, my boyfriend or not, accept except when I have finished a semester or a big test.

3. I promise to listen to you, though it won't mean I will always abide by your suggestions.

4. I promise to value your perspective because you have experience, but may go ahead and make my own mistakes anyway.

5. I promise to appreciate your help, the extra funds you send, your unsolicited offers to read my essays, your overprotectiveness...even I don't say so but I wish you wouldn't do too much, unless I tell you I really need you.

6. I promise to stay in touch - by phone, by e-mail, by visiting home. Can I bring my laundry?

7. I promise to do my best at keeping within the budget we have decided upon.

8. I promise to not embarrass you by doing things I already know are stupid - drugs, drinking, skipping class, speeding, shacking up....

9. I promise to represent you and all the values you taught me in my classes, at social gatherings, with my friends, their parents, my teachers.

10. I promise to finish what I start.

What other promises do you want your student to make?

What have you promised your parent?