Greg's mom sets rules from "summary" of The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3) by Jeff Kinney
Greg's mom is always setting rules for him, which he often finds difficult to follow. He constantly struggles to balance his desire to have fun and abide by her expectations.- Greg's mom sets rules to ensure the safety of her family and keep them out of trouble. She has a very strict set of expectations which every member of the family needs to follow.
- While most of the rules are expectedly tedious, others are surprisingly lenient. For instance, she allows Greg and his brother play with friends more regularly than other families do. This ensures that while he still completes schoolwork, Greg also gets plenty of social opportunities.
- No matter how hard it seems at times, it is essential to remember that these rules are put in place with the best intentions and knowing that it's beneficial for his health and wellbeing can help Greg stay compliant without grumbling too much.
- Another rule is that no one is allowed to eat anything that wasn't prepared at home; this includes snacks and sweets which can sometimes have an adverse effect on a child's health. From time to time, she even inspects the grocery bags to make sure nothing unhealthy sneaks in.
- For instance, she insists that all electronics such as TV or computer be turned off by 10 pm every day and there should be no exceptions. This is important for ensuring that her kids are able to get sufficient rest at night.
- Last but not least, Mrs. Heffley encourages her children to voice their opinions and express any grievances they have about certain rules; this helps her adjust them so that everyone involved is happy.
