Husbands and wives should show love and respect for each other and for their children by their actions as well as by their words. Explain that parents are human and sometimes fail to set the proper example at all times. Sometimes parents get tired, feel discouraged, or lose their tempers. But they do love their children and are trying to be good parents though they may make some mistakes. Too Our Heavenly Father has also told us what he expects children to do in the home.
Children share with their parents the responsibility of making a happy home and a house of order.
Discuss the following responsibilities and make a strip with the words written on it for each child. Place a strip of paper on the floor in front of each child. Explain that parents and children should counsel together in making family rules and decisions. If children understand why a rule is made, it is easier for them to accept that rule. When the family, under the direction of the parents, has made a rule or decision, all are responsible to obey that rule and abide by that decision.