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Simple and consistent family rules make children feel secure

Parents are good at making rules; the problem is there are too many and they are inconsistently enforced, says Lori McMechan in her article.

This only leads to frustrated children and irritated parents.

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Key tips include:

• Rules should be few, reasonable, consistently enforced and flexible.
• Explain the rules to your child.
• Rules should be for all family members.
• Parents should be good role models.
• Rules must be consistently enforced.
• Keep rules to a minimum: health and safety rules are a top priority.
• Be flexible.
• Allow children to participate in the setting of rules and the consequences of breaking them.

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