Establish rules and responsibilities based on your family s needs. It is a good idea to schedule a daily routine around responsibilities. Practice ways to handle different types of peer pressure they may encounter. Strict rules must be made about never handling weapons and discussion about what would happen if someone else had a gun. Make sure all guns are locked up, unloaded, and away from where children can reach them.
Rules are only effective when enforced.
Consequences for not completing responsibilities or following rules should be discussed and included in the written house rules. If your child cannot carry out their responsibilities they may not be capable or ready for self-care. Try our Services Guide or use Search .