The context of the following conversation is Casey didn't want the kids to get out of control. Casey put the rules into effect before it could happen.:
Casey says I've decided to put some rules into effect for my children..
The friend responds Why are you doing that?.
Casey responds I don't want them to get out of control..
The friend responds Do you think you implemented them early enough?.
Casey responds I think I put them into effect before things got too out of hand..
The friend responds Time will tell I guess..