The opposite of problem solving is usually complaining.
Rule 5. This is a problem solving family. Part a.
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Rule 9. part a. section i.
c.f. Rule 1, Rule 7. part c, part d, Rule 8, Rule 14.
*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 playing with cigarette butts in the playground. Hard plastic clean looking trash is ok unless your adult says that it is not.
Rule 4. We are a speaking family. Part b.
We don’t cry, yell, or whine to get what we want.
Rule 2. section a. part i.
c.f. Rule 1, Rule 2. part b, Rule 3. part a, part b, part i, Rule 5. part e, Rule 7. part e, part d, Rule 9. part a, Rule 11. part d.
*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 are thoughtful and kind with loud noises, especially with fireworks and people and pets who find them startling.
Rule 4. This is a speaking family. Part a.
When we have something to say, we say it calmly, clearly, and sincerely.
Rule 9. part b. section viii. subsection aa.
c.f. Rule 5. parts, a, e, l, Rule 7. part d, Rule 8. part a, Rule 11. 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?
No playing in the cactus field barefoot.
Rule 3. We use consent. Part h.
We call people only the names they like to be called.
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.
Rule 3. We use consent. Part g.
We ask people if they want our help before we help them. We don’t help them if they don’t want our help.
Rule 3. We use consent. Part f.
We don’t take things away from other people without their permission, even if they shouldn’t have the things. Either solve the problem by discussing it or find an adult to help.
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