The Ten Most Common “Rules of the House” Parents Have for Their Kids

A new survey found 54% of parents in the U.S. think they're more relaxed about the rules than their parents were. And only 52% said their kids have a curfew. The most common time is 8:30 PM.

Besides a curfew, here are the ten most common "rules of the house" parents have for their kids:

Always say "please" and "thank you." 50% said it's a rule in their home.
Always be kind, 49%.
Before you can play, you have to finish your homework, 48%.
Always put things back where you found them, 46%. That's also the #1 rule kids BREAK, according to the survey.
Clean the table after dinner, 46%.
Having dinner together as a family, 44%.
No phones at the table, 41%.
Help carry the groceries in, 37%.
No yelling in the house, 36%.
You can't go to bed angry, 34%.