[Aditya]

Rule #6: Treat your wife extremely well.

This is where your kids get their most important information about relationships between men and women. Make a great effort not to fight in front of the kids. Remember to be kind more often than trying to be right.

Rule #7: Actions speak louder than words.

Many parents spend time threatening their children when their kids aren't cooperating. But if you don't follow through on the consequences, you can threaten ‘til the cows come home – your children will learn to ignore the threats. They'll understand action. If certain privileges are taken away because of their lack of cooperation, they'll learn very quickly that you mean business. Try your best to align the consequences with the action (“If you don't clean your room in time, you won't have time for stories before bed.”).

Rule #8: Really listen to your kids.

Don't just hear their words, but learn to understand the meaning behind what they say as well. “I'm picking my own clothes!” might mean that your child wants more responsibility or independence. Be able to reflect back what your child says to you. If you want your child to listen to you, you absolutely must listen to her/him.

Rule #9: Gives your kids responsibility as they grow older.

When your kids are very young, maybe they just help make their beds in the morning and keep their rooms clean. As they get older, add things to their list. Tell them that this is how a family works, that everybody has certain things that they do. If you do it when they're young, it's more likely they'll do it when they're older. Don't reward them for things that should be expected of them.

Rule #10: Tell your kids they’re great all the time.

It is especially important to tell them this when they're not at their best. It's easy to tell them when things are going well. Make it a point to tell them specifically what you think is great about them. This will be more meaningful than generalized praise.