Economos Family Rules

  1. Wait until marriage to have sex
  2. No dating until after high school graduation
  3. No shouting across the house
  4. No shaving until girls turn 13
  5. No tampons
  6. Marry a Greek
  7. No extracurricular activities (not always enforced)
  8. No attending parties where there will be kissing games
  9. No driving until age 18
  10. No pierced ears until age 18
  11. Live at home until marriage
  12. No interrupting
"Only 14 days separates me from Maroula, making her second youngest.  We’ve always spent tons of time together, but now that we’re getting older she likes to follow the rules a bit more than I do.  And, believe me, our family has a shitload of rules."
Chapter 2 Sexual Awakening
Sexual Awakening by Melina Druga

This article is part of the reader's guide for The Rock Star's Wife series by Melina Druga, a contemporary fiction series about sex, family, and rock & roll. The series follows Cassandra from her teen years into her 40s as she navigates relationships (both romantic and platonic) — all with music playing a prominent role.

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