We have a problem with people getting into things in the house without asking.  For example chocolate chips, cookies in the freezer and so on.  We also have a problem with dishonesty.
The consequence for these (decided by the family) Dishonesty: 30 min. of  chore.   stealing: 2 heavy maintenance chores (if self-reported then 1 heavy maintenance  [...]

     One afternoon my children and I went on a walk to our local library.  The library is about one and a half miles from our home.  After a great time reading and exploring together in the library, we started our mile and a half walk home. 
     During the walk one of my small children [...]