Lesson # 2: CLEARLY DEFINE HOUSE RULES

Children are very particular with our words. Whatever we say, they may use it for or against us. So, we must watch our tongues. House rules are the most watched and being tested by our kids. If they manage to break you into it, then they have succeeded to break it one day.

In our home, there are certain rules my kids should follow. Here are three examples:

1. Every food served on the table can always be eaten.
2. Obedience is better than high grades.
3. Prayer before sleeping is a must.

I believe these three will go along long way as my kids grow. And they are living with it. All of my kids eat vegetables. All kinds of vegetables. They don't complain of any food given to them. Actually they love eating... from veggies to meat.

I believe also that my kids are obedient compared to other kids. That's what others have observed. They may not be perfectly doing everything, yet I may say that they do follow what is asked of them.

My kids are good in praying. On the table, on the bed, during prayer meetings. And I could assign them to lead in prayer though they are still young. Praise the Lord!

They know what are the rules. And I have defined each of the rules. They are growing obedient children.