My step son had no rules when I came along. We've managed to get rules out there, but he doesn't listen much to me. He has been so attached to his father that I started trying to get him to do things on his own like normal kids do- playing, grabbing breakfast himself, etc. (he's 10). This is because his dad spent 24/7 with him and now thinks whatever he does his dad should be there and playing with him . My husband and I sleep in on Sundays and watch some TV.