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- We have mutual respect and loyalty;
- We spend time together- play and work together;
- We share problems, expectations & fears;
- We listen attentively when someone in our family speaks;
- We agree and know who makes the decisions about what issues in the family;
- We set clear boundaries for minor children;
- We set boundaries on activities so as not to interfere with family life;
- We treat adult children living in as adults;
- We ensure that adults have agreement about discipline;
- We allow family members personal space and privacy;
- We set realistic and flexible rules;
- We allow members to be different;
- We accept other people who are different for who they are;
- We allow members to experience and express a range of emotions;
- We develop a unique spirituality as family members and respect different views;
- We have a set of realistic rules for behaviour;
- We have an agreement on action and procedures if family rules not kept.
