So that is when they will hit their younger siblings, yell, scream, and climb in the kitchen cabinets. You may think I'm saying that children are devious and manipulative. I'm not saying that so much as I'm saying that they are smart little human beings with natural tendencies. It is human nature to try to get away with what we can, unless we have some firm morale background that dictates otherwise. This is how rules help.
Rules provide a firm moral background for children.
When rewards for obeying rules and punishments for disobeying them are offered consistently, children feel more secure. They know that their parents love them and care about them. They may not always like the rules, but they will learn to respect your rules and love you more for it over time. If you have children and teens, you may be better off setting fewer ''little rules'' and being more consistent in enforcing and rewarding the more important ones. You must be the judge in your own family, but remember consistency is the key.