What's a rule in your house?

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Cindy  Lou Profile
Cindy Lou answered

We have a rule that we don't bring up past mistakes. We start fresh. If it's done accidentally, we apologize and move on.

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Dance like a gypsy
Can I live in your house? Because past mistakes are a big topic here
Cindy  Lou
Cindy Lou commented
@dance like a gypsy -yes you can. Tulsa Oklahoma come on over. That's a shame about that because my dad did that until the day he died . That's why we made up that rule because of the stress he put on us by doing that.

"You ca't go forward when people keep dragging you back to the past"

.That's my quote I made up. Maybe being that up and they will realize how sad it is to dredge up unhappy thoughts . Make a family rule that 3 good memories have to be said after every bad memory. They will catch on soon. That's what we did to break the cycle.
Danae Hitch
Danae Hitch commented
I like this one. Good to see you back, Sin!
dragonfly forty-six Profile

Everything and everyone is treated respectfully.

We eat all family meals at the table.

No snooping.

Never take anything that is not yours.

Ancient Hippy Profile
Ancient Hippy answered

If you want to use it again, PUT IT BACK WHERE YOU GOT IT!!!!!

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HappyTo BeHereTo
HappyTo BeHereTo commented
Wow!
I buy extra staples on purpose. Then I say, "I didn't realize your father had already gotten these. The pantry is stuffed! Do you want any of it?"

It's hard when you're first starting. Tricky Mom gifts. ;)
Jann Nikka
Jann Nikka commented
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Cindy  Lou
Cindy Lou commented
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Dance like a gypsy Profile

Don't mention my Dad

No drugs

No soda only on special occasions

PJ Stein Profile
PJ Stein answered

Do NOT feed my dogs without checking with me first. - Arabella can't have grains, and previous dogs had other health issues.

If you must smoke, do it outside and away from the house.

And RELAX! We don't do uptight in my house.

Danae Hitch Profile
Danae Hitch answered

I was not a horrible cook; I just didn't enjoy it much. I would have loved to learn the right way to do it - not just screwing up all the time.

So one rule I had, even if the food was really terrible, you couldn't say something hurtful about it.

My son, who is so cute and loving, was in 4th grade and I have no idea what happened to the chicken I was cooking. It was really bad.

He took one bite, swallowed it with milk and paused, thinking about something that was okay to say without hurting my feelings.

"Well, mom, that was really a good try!"

I looked at him and he looked back at me and we busted up laughing.

Mealtimes were absolute hell when I was growing up. I have many food issues as a result. Hence the rule. I think my son summed up that meal perfectly.

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Danae Hitch
Danae Hitch commented
Yes, he is a good son. I'm very lucky!

My mother absolutely HATED to cook and it showed in her cooking. There were 5 of us kids that had to eat everything she cooked, whether it was edible or not.

My father, who served in the Korean Way, at times couldn't even stomach what she cooked and when you are at war, there are very few things you won't eat when you're hungry.
Danae Hitch
Danae Hitch commented
It was. Have you ever had homemade applesauce that tasted like the inside of an old boot? Oh my gosh.
Danae Hitch
Danae Hitch commented
I allowed my son to experiment with all kinds of food when he was growing up so he wouldn't have the food issues I have. When he was in high school, he would cook at least one meal each week.

Now he has a girlfriend who LOVES to cook so he is learning a lot from her. They have a great time concocting things in the kitchen.
Sheldon  Cooper Profile
Sheldon Cooper answered

The toilet paper roll has the sheet facing you

Not on the inside next to the wall

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Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
I once saw the patent for (I think) the toilet paper (or paper towel holder)---it's was on the internet, and it's been a while.

The drawing accompanying the patent did indeed show the roll in place with the sheet facing you.
otis campbell
otis campbell commented
Oh lord the patent comes out im in trouble
Tom  Jackson
Tom Jackson commented
LOL
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Arthur Wright , Florida Paralegal with a BS degree in Social-Psychology, answered

The biggest one in my Household would be one that is probably in most houses.Β  If Momma aint happy nobody is happy so make sure Momma stays happy

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