Answer your kids' pool questions from the HOA rules

About this exercise

Your kids want to plan pool days with friends, and you want to check 4 plans against your HOA's pool rules. You want one numbered line per plan, under 50 words total, each starting Yes, No, or Rules don't say, then the rule number in parentheses where one applies. Apply the 2026 board update where it changes a rule, use only the rules, plain text, nothing else.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Using the old rules. The 2023 rules come first, and the AI may miss that the board changed P2 and P3. Try: Say: "Apply the April 2026 board update where it changes a rule."
• Guessing on music. The rules don't mention speakers, but the AI may answer from what pools usually allow. Try: Add: "If the rules don't cover it, write Rules don't say."
• No line shape. The AI writes a paragraph per plan, which is hard to show your kids. Try: Say: "Start each with Yes, No, or Rules don't say."
• Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for a total word limit and it often lands 10-20% over. Try: Cap each line: "each line under 8 words."
• Getting markdown back. AI defaults to bold labels and headings, which show up as stray symbols in a note on the fridge. Try: Ask for "plain text, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

• Applies the update
• Says what to do when it's silent
• Gives the line start
• Sets a length limit
• Asks for plain text

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