Household rules should include the rules that everyone in the house is expected to follow, including parents. This means only __________ things that you are willing to do as well. Don’t include a rule such as, “Bedtime is at 7PM,” __________you also plan to go to bed at that time. There should be specific rules to each child that can be included on a __________list of rules. These rules might include __________bedtimes, chores, curfews and other behaviors that might only pertain to a specific person. Everyone’s household rules should be specific to their home and their needs. While it might be important in one parent’s home to emphasize “No __________on the furniture,” another family may want to make a rule that says, “Try at least two__________ of everything on your plate.” Your household rules will depend on your family’s needs and__________. Allow your kids offer __________into what they think should be included on the list of rules. When kids have some input, it can get them more__________ in following the rules. Keep your list of household rules short and simple. It will be much easier and__________ to have a short list of the most important rules rather than a long list of rules.