This thread reminded me of a list of rules that I had to put together and post on the refrigerator when my children were in the 4 to 8 year old range. Some of the rules apply
Ma Snart
house rules
1. Take off shoes in the house
2. Clean up mess before doing something else
3. No fighting, whinning, or crying
4. Put away hair clips & ribbons
5. No yelling at mom or dad
6. Wash hands after going to bathroom
7. Put dirty clothes down the shoot
8. Need to remember to listen
9. No goofing at the table during meals
10. Use proper table manners at meals
11. Eat in a timely manner
12. No hitting, kicking, or pinching
13. No spitting or scratching
14. No tattling
15. Keep things out of your mouth
16. First things first
Ma Snart