Children like to know that things will be basically the same from day to day. Household rules and daily routines help to provide boundaries and consistent expectations. Families encourage humor and lightheartedness. Life has its difficult and serious moments. Children and adults both need opportunities to laugh, play, and tease in ways that are not malicious, critical or hurtful to others.
Family members respect each other.
Not everyone has to feel or believe the same thing, but everyone must acknowledge and accept that each person in the family is unique and worthy of respect. Terms of use.