Do you follow the rules?

A "rule follower" is a person who adheres to rules, regulations, or established norms.  They tend to be conscientious, dependable, and may exhibit strong self-control.  While emphasizing discipline and order can be a positive trait, it can sometimes be perceived negatively if someone is seen as excessively obedient.

• Rule followers are often seen as reliable and trustworthy because they consistently adhere to established guidelines = Self-Control and Discipline.
• Rule followers demonstrate the ability to manage their behavior and resist impulses, even when it is not convenient.
• Rule followers typically show respect for those in positions of authority and the established systems they represent.

I was in the library talking to someone who said he has been "a rule follower, a rule breaker, and a rule maker."  Yes, all of them.  As a parent, who was once a conscientious little girl, I can also say I made rules for my children that I once followed myself.  But we know, don't we, that each of us has at some time or another broken a rule (or two), like the young student in the illustration above.  Share your thoughts about following the rules, breaking them, and making them.