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to insist my dd and dh sign a contract

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cheshirekitty · 23/08/2009 20:56

stating that if we get a new, big fish tank they will undertake to clean the tank/look after the fish.

(Thinking of the chickens we had, dogs we have had etc etc).

Will the contract be legal?

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AnyFucker · 23/08/2009 20:57

lol

if you think this will come to pass, you are very naive

get the tank, but only if you accept that after a couple of wks, it will be down to you

iamtrufflepig · 23/08/2009 21:05

Agree with anyfucker. I have to nag the kids to do their paper round. Had bunnies that they didn't take any interest in. Look after dogs that they again don't want anything to do with except the nice bits. Give up, if you aren't prepared to do it yourself then don't take it on.

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cheshirekitty · 23/08/2009 21:08

But knowing dh and dd, I will get home from work one day and find new big fishtank sitting there.

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mathanxiety · 23/08/2009 21:11

This is why I WILL NOT get a puppy. (Do you hear that? You know who you are.) Let the fish die, don't lift a finger, they will learn the hard way.

Thunderduck · 23/08/2009 21:15

If you feel they won't look after them without a contract then they're unlikely to do so with one. I wouldn't buy the fish.

And if you do don't let them die as advised. If you purchase an animal then you owe it to them to take care of them, even if they are fish.

Lulubee · 23/08/2009 21:17

Maybe if you get them to sign a contract but with consequences if they don't keep to it? Like - if the fish don't get cleaned they go straight on freecycle and find a new owner?

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cheshirekitty · 23/08/2009 21:18

Thunderduck, do not worry. The fish will be taken care of, just as the chicks are and the dogs where (died aged 15).

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maryz · 23/08/2009 22:08

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piscesmoon · 23/08/2009 22:13

Not worth the paper it is written on-I agree with maryz.

Dragonhart · 23/08/2009 22:18

When my brother was nagging my dad for a dog, he told him that if he walked an imaginary dog for a month, mornign and eve he could have one. When he had done 3wks and my dad was starting to get worried, he went to him and said he didnt think he wanted a dog after all. His bestfriend had just got one so he thought he would play with that instead!

Not sure how that would work for fish though, not having to walk them and all!

Dragonhart · 23/08/2009 22:18

When my brother was nagging my dad for a dog, he told him that if he walked an imaginary dog for a month, mornign and eve he could have one. When he had done 3wks and my dad was starting to get worried, he went to him and said he didnt think he wanted a dog after all. His bestfriend had just got one so he thought he would play with that instead!

Not sure how that would work for fish though, not having to walk them and all!

abbierhodesHATESTHEDAILYMAIL · 23/08/2009 22:53

Insetad of letting the fish die, which I agree would be cruel, put the whole thing on Ebay the first time they don't clean it on time!

mamas12 · 23/08/2009 23:18

This happened to me.
he was desperate for a fish and tank. Bought the latest stuff and everything.
I Hate fish he knew this and didn't beleive me when I said I would have nothing to do with them because I hate fish.
They died. I got the blame for not looking after them!!!

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