Following the Rules

The following questions help us to realize why it’s important to play by the rules. Read each question, and think about the answers. Remember, the reasons we have rules are to keep things fair and to keep everyone safe.

 

1. Can you think of a time when you did not play by the rules at home and someone in your family was hurt by your decision?

 

2. Can you think of a time when you chose to respond to someone else not playing by the rules in a way that made things worse?

 

3. Have you ever felt uncomfortable when someone else was not playing by the rules?

 

4. What are some of the steps you take when you recognize that someone else is not playing by the rules? How could that behavior affect others around them?

 

- State of South Carolina Department of Education Comprehensive Health Education Instructional Units and Resources for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention Standards and Performance Indicators, p. 82

 

It’s important to know that you can help to keep things fair and safe for everyone that you meet by following the rules, and encouraging others to do the same. It may seem like a simple thing to do, but deciding to always follow the rules is one of the best decisions that you can make.