I have become more and more aware of the lack of discretion in the world and the increase in rudeness in the world today. Because we have 7 children, everyone seems to have something to say or an opinion to offer all the time.
Proverbs 10 says, "19 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise."
The abundance of words in our house has become an issue in our home. (I have no idea where they get it from, I never say anything I should not say. ) I have told my children, "Just because you are thinking it, does not mean you have to say it." But, it has become apparent they don’t completely understand when its OK to say something and when it is not. Therefore, with some help from my friends Kiersten and Carol, Sean and I came up with the following guidelines. They have been plastered over our home, on the bathroom door, in the bedrooms, on the wall behind the sink, by the computer, by the tv, etc.