The Only 3 Rules You Ever Need In Your Family

Parenting is a challenging responsibility and sometimes we ask ourselves if whether setting up family rules might help. Would it? In this episode, we will talk about the "only" three rules you need in your family.

00:18 You can't generally make a rule
02:00 Respect yourself and others
03:15 Thumbs up, thumbs down
04:29 Respect property
06:42 Respect authority

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Dr. Paul Jenkins

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[babzee]

Thank you!
Rules for ALL family members:
1. Respect yourself and others (“be nice”)
2. Respect property (“be nice to stuff”)
3. Respect authority (“the one in charge”)

[gpm]

Love your videos, Dr Paul! I recently heard the phrase "Unsolicited advice is a form of criticism." It really got me thinking and researching. I was surprised to find how destructive it can be to give advice that isn't asked for. I would love to see a video with your take on this topic.

[Venus.actor.singer]

Awesome! Respect all, properties and authority. Respect is higher than love because it's impossible to love someone we don't respect.

[spacecoyote]

It has been just as hard for us parents to follow these rules at times. But we have changed a lot in the year or so since we implemented these 3. The children are often reminding eachother which rule is in danger of being broken, and a consequence is rarely argued about over these issues. They're GOLD!

[dshannon]

I have watched almost every show, so I knew where this was going. However, reminders and repetition are the best teacher.

[purplepuma]

I don’t know how to say ‘thank you’ where those words actually convey the weight of my gratitude.
You will never know how you’re blessing my family, my life and my spirit. Now that just sounds like I’m exaggerating but I’m not.
May God bless you and your family.

[contactnadine]

I have 3 rules in my home too. Respect, awareness, and responsibility. I have had them since my daughter was little and now she is 13, I would like to add respect authority but that will make them 4 rules, do I need to be specific about respect. respect yourself and others do that not include authority too

[Mysticus]

This is gold, thank u 🙏🏾 Parent education is usually so dry! U two make me chuckle, will check out ur courses 👶🏽

[framistan]

This is very helpful. I can use these rules in the classroom. It's powerful because it is simple. Thank you.

[junipergreene]

Love it! Great rules. Will do a search on your channel - how to disagree respectfully because sometimes authorities are wrong (me parent have been wrong many many times). And self advocacy. Sometimes must break the rules for personal health or if God forbid, the authority has bad intent and gives immoral directives. Thank you Drs. Jenkins for your positivity and sharing your experiences! The game for rule 1 is ingenious!

[jjjackson]

This is how teachers survive. Keep it short, simple and absolutely reasonable.

[rebecaaragon]

In a perfect world with no one looking to abuse children. I think respecting authority may leave kids following blindly an authority figure that is looking to abuse them. It is important to qualify that by telling them that although it’s important to be nice to others & respecting authority, it is not more important than making sure they are safe. If they ever feel unsafe with others or authority, then they need to know that it’s okay to yell, speak out about this and get help from an adult that can keep you safe.

[DrewHopper.]

Excellent video! We will be using these rules with our three boys. We are adding a rule 1.1- Respect your word! It definitely falls into rule one, but we want to emphasise the importance of always doing what you say you will. A rule us parents must strive to follow also. Thanks again for your uplifting content and practical advice!!

[Goldensouloutlaw]

Rule one, awesome
Rule two, awesome
Rule three, if it doesn't break rule one and two

[pamelaallen]

This caught my eye, and I'm grateful it did. My granddaughter and her two children live with my husband and myself. I will be following you both and encouraging my family to do the same. Not following these basic rules makes for a difficult family life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[Sheryl]

I really like your videos, because you always make everything so simple and easy to understand. In this complex world that we live in today, that is so very helpful, because it brings us clarity and calmness (like an oasis of peace) in all the craziness that's going on around us a lot of times! I also like the facial expressions that you use to emphasize the points that you are making.

[Malicedagrey]

Going to have this talk with my kiddos tonight. I’ve used a couple of your tips so far and they’ve ACTUALLY WORKED. I’m amazed.

[kassandrab]

I love this. I am excited to use it as my daughter begins to gain an understanding of our world. She's 2 but I know I can start small. This is a lesson for me as well. I don't do well with respecting things because I get overwhelmed by them. I'm constantly trying to figure out a home for everything while battling with my ADHD which is a recipe for disaster but I won't ever give up. I'm devoted to making myself a better person for myself, for my daughter, and for my husband. It would be great to find a balance between understanding that above all, my job is to love my daughter and raise her, and then after that, I can try my best to respect our things.

[judysetran]

I became a single mom in the 90's when the kids were pre teens..I learned very quickly learned to choose my battles.... Certain things had to happen for us to survive..everyone had to help..ie turns cooking or dishes.. responsible for your own laundry..Keep the bathroom clean..early on they had responsibility for their homework.. no zeros no late papers..no skipping school.. If i cant skip work they couldn't skip either..No rules for kids that I didnt follow myself

[adrians_yt]

Simple enough to understand it myself and explain it to children. Thank you!