Every orderly home requires a sound structure built upon the obedience to established rules and laws. A common indicator of these laws is a display of the "Family Rules" in the household. The rules are typically listed on a cute wooden sign used solely for decoration, or on an overlooked magnet on the fridge. However, the rules that usually hold the greatest importance are the ones that are unspoken. Tangible displays cannot be found, but the rules are evident in the set pattern of behaviors demonstrated by each family member.
One of the biggest unspoken rules in my home growing up was expressing our gratitude. This rule was implemented at one point, but has since become a pattern in our lives. We thank our Heavenly Father for all that He has given us and continues to give us before every meal and at the beginning and end of each day. We would thank my mom every time she made us a delicious meal. These practices allowed us to recognize the blessings in our lives and helped us avoid feelings of covetousness and entitlement. Other unspoken rules included respecting our parents, speaking words of kindness about our family members, and choosing to center our home around the Savior, Jesus Christ.
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