It probably started with good intentions. At Parent Information Night, one teacher disputed a list of class rules, 55 to be exact. Let me say that again...55. I thought my friend was joking until she sent me a copy.
The rules ranged from "If someone gives you something, say thank you within three seconds" to "Be the best person you can be." Just reading the rules was so exhausting. I can't even imagine trying to stay in compliance.
If we're interested in long term character development, instead of short term compliance, we don't need a military grade book of rules. We just need two:
1) Do the right thing.
2) Treat people right.
Less is more.
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