Hi folks, I am going through a tape set on raising children and one thing it
mentions as a good idea is to have a family constitution of sorts and to
print it up and post it in your house.
I am going through this right now and still taking notes, but here's what I
have so far.
Any suggestions you have on things to add to the 10 commandments or whatever
of this document would be appreciated.
What would be one of your big rules in your home?
Here's my notes so far,

Family constitution
commandments

1  Honor one another.
respect, chores,
2  consistency
follow through with discipline, carry paddle and make it known to the child.
correct once, be clear that if they do anything like that again, there will
be consequence.  After first warning, discipline.
Rules of discipline,
no anger, walk, don't run.
3 A controlled emotional and verbal atmosphere.
discipline is not to frighten or for emotional release.
Don't name call,Don't discipline in public unless it is an emergency.
No yelling, no grabbing and flailing.
No extremism, No reverse psychology, No physical scaring.
Apply discipline in love.
Examples of corrections
Spanking,  grounding,  withdrawal of prividiledges,  extra chores,
repentance,  restitution.

What to discipline
Attitudes, willful defiance and disobedience, disrespect and bad manners,
laziness and irresponsibility, immoral or illegal behavior, lying, bullying,
selfishness or abuse of other children or siblings.