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0:00 that's one of the best things we did when our children were young was establish a family Rules chart now I'm going to give you some things to consider and keep in mind when you create yours but we put them in a couple of different places throughout the house in fact here's the copy of the one that we did and how here's what you want to keep in mind number one if they're old enough get your children involved in
0:22 creating the chart if they're involved in creating it they are more inclined to follow it number two when they break a rule well it's easy you just point to the chart and say hey what's rule number four number three try and make the rules to say what to do instead of what not to do for example instead of saying no lying just say always tell the truth number four it creates a bond and communicates to the whole family that
0:47 these things are really important to us we value these things and finally have fun with it you know you might do five rules you might do ten rules it can be a great family Act activity and also a great resource when you need it
Summary
- Involve children in creating the rules chart to increase their commitment.
- Use the chart as a reference when rules are broken, reinforcing accountability.
- Frame rules positively by stating what to do instead of what not to do.
- The chart fosters family bonding and emphasizes shared values.
- Keep the process enjoyable, making it a fun family activity.
- Limit the number of rules to maintain clarity and focus.