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Oct 10, 2022
Navigating parenting without rules is like venturing out on a road trip without
a map. But, unfortunately for all of us, raising kids doesn’t come with
directions. From the basic black-and-white groundwork of morals and ethics to
more specific family-driven goals, it’s up to us as parents to define the
trajectories we want our kids to follow — and just as importantly, to stay the
course on an everyday basis. A big part of that is learning how to set up — and
stick to —family rules.
Family rules are a good way to help your kids learn how to behave, but they’re
so much more than tools to promote obedience. They’re also an important way to
convey your personal values to your kids and create an important sense of
routine. As crucial as family rules are for everybody in your home, they’re only
effective if you stick with them — and adjust them as needed — for the long
haul. And the key to that longevity is enforcing rules with consistency and
kindness.
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How to Set Up Family Rules That Actually Work
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The right family rules are powerful tools. But you need to enforce them with
consistency and kindness.
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A Pair of Family Rules To Consider Implementing
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Use Fewer Words This isn’t for the kids. You want them to talk. This is for you.
Because, per Dr. Dr. Laura Kastner, a family and child psychologist and author
of Getting to Calm, The Early Years, adults talk way too much — like 80 percent
too much. What happens is that they end up babbling and a 5-year-old says
something like, “I hate you,” sidetracking the conversation and getting out of
any responsibility. Using fewer words helps that. This also applies to praise.
“Good job” means nothing said once. Said constantly, it means even less. The
best practice is to save compliments for stuff kids have been struggling with.
Has your child gotten better at buckling in? Say: “You really figured out the
seat belt. I’m impressed!” This is concrete and specific. It shows your kid that
you’ve been noticing their effort.
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Ask for Solutions When Problems Occur Accidents happen. Rather than asking “Why
do you keep doing this?” the better response is: “Wow, look at what you did.
What do we do next?” That keeps parents from being constantly reactive and, as a
result, stressing kids out. “They’re always waiting for you to blow up,” says
Brian R. King, a social worker, and parenting coach. According to this rule,
you’re also not swooping in to fix the problem. Your child is asked to be
resourceful and imaginative, which isn’t an issue. If this approach concerns
you, just consider how a kid builds anything. They aren’t encumbered by what
doesn’t work. Their fix might not be the one, but they’re collaborating and
problem-solving, two skills with long-term benefits.
Here are some more family rules to consider.
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FURTHER READING 8 Family Values All Families Should Strive To Incorporate
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LOVE ON THE MIND
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Happily Married Couples’ Brains Are Literally In Sync
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MEETING PREP
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8 Common Phrases Teachers Say At Parent-Teacher Conferences, Explained
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It can be hard to understand certain statements at parent-teacher conferences.
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KNOW THYSELF
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36 Years Ago, A Very Adult Film Morphed Into An Instant Kids’ Classic
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Let's talk about what we mean by "real"
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