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Tip 107: Honor Thy Contract
Sunday, August 2, 1999; Page E03
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The dream: "We wanted a European family vacation: Rent a car, drive through
six countries, stop at B&Bs," writes tipster Richard Mower of Montgomery
Village.
The problem: "Our son, 12, and daughter, 16, constantly fight. Could they share the back seat of the car without resorting to physical force for the duration of the trip? They could not promise!"
The solution: "We wrote a "Conditions of Behavior Contract.' The children signed. At the slightest disagreement, I flashed "The Contract.' It worked its magic! Now grown adults, they remember the wonderful trip and laugh about the contract. They've grown to appreciate each other."
How fiendishly adjudicatory! How Washington! A Travel section T-shirt goes out to Mower for sharing his lawyerly idea. Want to win a shirt of your own? Remember, the fine print below is legally binding.
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Travel tips (100 words or less) may be sent using the form below, or by postcard (Travel Tips, Washington Post Travel Section, 1150 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20071; or fax (202/334-1069). Include your name, address and phone number. One tip per postcard or e-mail. Winners receive a Washington Post Travel section T-shirt. No purchase necessary. Tips submitted become property of The Washington Post, which may edit, publish, distribute and republish the information in any form, including paper and electronic media. Weekly winners are chosen on the basis of utility and novelty; decisions are made by the editors of The Washington Post Travel section and are final.
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