The way we get better at things is by practicing them.
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part j.
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Rule 3. part a. section iii.
c.f. Rule 1., Rule 2. part a, part b, Rule 3. part a, Rule 7. part c, Rule 9. part a, part b. section viii, Rule 13. part a. section i, section ii, section iii, Rule 13. part b. subsection ii.
*This rule is not part of the standard Model Family Rules. It is in the extended set of Oddly Specific But Necessary rules that we or our friends needed to make. What oddly specific rules have you had to make?
No sneezing on your neighbor.
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part i.
The best way to ask for help usually includes the words “would you please” and says exactly what help you need. For example, “Daddy, would you please help me with my zipper – it’s stuck,” is much better than, “Please help!” or “My zipper is stuck!” or “This doesn’t work!”
Rule 9. Part b. Section i. subsection aa.
c.f. Rule 1, Rule 2. part b, Rule 7. part c, part d, Rule 8. part a , Rule 11
*This rule is not part of the standard Model Family Rules. It is in the extended set of Oddly Specific But Necessary rules that we or our friends needed to make. What oddly specific rules have you had to make?
Do not distract the driver or make duck noises or ask questions when we are merging onto the highway.
Rule 3. Part a. Section i.
c.f. Rule 1, Rule 7. Part c, Part d, Rule 12. Part a. Section i. Subsection aa.
*This rule is not part of the standard Model Family Rules. It is in the extended set of Oddly Specific But Necessary rules that we or our friends needed to make. What oddly specific rules have you had to make?
No crawling under the dinner table and playing with people’s toes when we have guests.
Rule 14. Part a. Section i. Subsection ab. Maintain movement of material OUT containers of communal foodstuff, never IN. Clarification 1.
c.f. Rule 1, Rule 2. Part b, Rule 5. Part c, Rule 9. Part a
*This rule is not part of the standard Model Family Rules. It is in the extended set of Oddly Specific But Necessary rules that we or our friends needed to make. What oddly specific rules have you had to make?
Do not put the spoon back in the mayonnaise jar or any communal foodstuff after licking it, or after putting it directly on the counter, or trying to put excess mayonnaise from the sandwich back into the jar.
Rule 13. Part b, Section v. Subsection aa.
c.f. Rule 1, Rule 2. Part b, Rule 3. Part c, Part e, Rule 10
*This rule is not part of the standard Model Family Rules. It is in the extended set of Oddly Specific But Necessary rules that we or our friends needed to make. What oddly specific rules have you had to make?
Say “Sorry Mr Downstairs Neighbor” every time when we forget and repeatedly bang the firetruck against the kitchen floor. After saying sorry, stop banging.
Rule 5. We are a problem solving family. Part b. diagram # 2
We always try our best.
Rule 7. Part d. Section ii. We maintain an awareness of other people’s visceral reactions to our dining table behavior. Subsection aa. Clarification 1.
c.f. Rule 1. Rule 8.
*This rule is not part of the standard Model Family Rules. It is in the extended set of Oddly Specific But Necessary rules that we or our friends needed to make. What oddly specific rules have you had to make?
Yes, you can buy squishy rubber poop with your allowance.
No, it is not allowed on the dinner table.
No, you may not take it to school.
Rule 12. part c. section iv. subsection aa.
c.f. Rule 1, Rule 3. part f, Rule 5. parts, h. k, Rule 6. part a, Rule 9. part b. section v
*This rule is not part of the standard Model Family Rules. It is in the extended set of Oddly Specific But Necessary rules that we or our friends needed to make. What oddly specific rules have you had to make?
We do not put friends on the porch when we’re done playing. We ask a parent to help negotiate the end of the play date.
Model Family Rules 