House Rules

By wisdom a house is built,
and through understanding it is established;
through knowledge its rooms are filled
with rare and beautiful treasures.
Proverbs 24:3-4

As part of the verification process for foster/adoption of CPS kids, we had to devise house rules to post so that when children come into our home, they will know what is expected of them. We decided to shy away from things like "No jumping on the furniture" and "No singing during meals." Instead, we thought we'd focus on what we should do to create the kind of atmosphere we want in our home. I think we can all benefit from knowing and posting house rules. Then our rare and beautiful treasures are peace and harmony. Here are our rules:


Isler House Rules

Use kind and caring words.

Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Be helpful.

Ask permission.

Clean up what you mess up.