Making family rules together

Rules agreed together work better than rules handed down from above. They bring clarity to everyday life and reduce arguments.

You will need

• Paper and pens
• A family meeting

Steps

1. Hold a family meeting

   Set aside a calm moment for the whole family.

2. Discuss what matters

3. Agree on the rules

4. Put them on display

5. Agree on consequences

6. Be consistent

7. Review them

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