10 Ways to Be a Great Member of the Family

I just started reading this book for my Moms and More Group at church, it's called Raising Kids for True Greatness by Tim Kimmel.  I just finished the 1st chapter and loved these so much I thought I'd share them with you:

10 Ways to Be a Great Member of the Family

1. Everybody helps everybody...always in a whatever ways are needed


2. Be upbeat, positive and encouraging


3. Remember "please" and "thank you" are not just good manners; they are calling cards of a grateful heart


4. Have a lot of fun, just not at the expense of anyone else


5. Each week, do your best to eat as many meals as possible together as a family.  You'll cut the chance of your kids using tobacco and drugs in half and double the chances of "A's" on their report cards


6. Respect one another's space and stuff.  Ask, and it most likely will be given unto you.


7. Guard family traditions, and do your best to celebrate all birthdays, holidays and major milestones


8. Guard the morals and integrity of everyone around you.  Be sensitive about how you communicate, what you view, and whom you bring into the family circle.


9. Be quick to rally around a family member who is down, whether it is a result of sickness, injury, failure, rejection or discouragement.


10. Assume that the Lord Jesus is an ex officio participant in every detail of your family.  Make sure He always feels at home and comfortable with what's going on.

I'm looking forward to reading more of this book, but thought Tim's list was such a great list of stuff to remember...I think I may even post it up to be reminded of it daily!  What are your thoughts?  Do you have anything you would like to add to the list?