The other day, I was asked for some ideas regarding “family rules.” Below is an example of 10 rules to get you thinking of what you’d like to post on your fridge and discuss in your family meeting. However, I encourage you to ask your children to contribute to the family rules as I’ve continued to learn that when working with young people; if you say it, it can be ignored or challenged, if they say it, it becomes the gospel truth.
You can ask directly;
What family rules (do’s and dont’s) do YOU think we should follow in our house?
You can prompt;
How do you think we can show respect for other people’s property or other people’s feelings?
You can elicit response to your contribution;
What do you think about “cleaning up your own mess?”