Instead of Complaining, Look for the Reason behind Rules

There are many people who don't like "rules" or structure. They may even say, "that's stupid, I'm not going to do that."

When rules and structure are established by a family, company, school, or government, there has been thought behind establishing the rule. For example, one of my expectations when speaking to middle/high schoolers is "roof's up, hoods down." If a student were to question the legitimacy (and it's always ok to ask - that's a positive sign) of my expectation, I would share the history of removing headgear when entering a building.

In medieval times, the medieval knights wore armor. Anytime they entered a room, if they removed their helmet, it showed a sign of trust and respect. The knight felt safe enough to remove his protective helmet. This was also a sign of vulnerability by the knight.

So the next time you think a rule or structure might be dumb, think back to the history of establishing the rule. You might be surprised at what you find.

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