Everything is permitted, but not all is beneficial

Have any kids out there felt trapped? Do you sometimes ask, "Why so many rules?" like your parents might be too overbearing. Many rules are set out for us and we have few things that we are in control of, but haven't you ever thought about the meaning of them? I know most rules or morals probably don't portray a meaning but some actually do. Rules aren't meant to hold us back or ruin our lives. They are put in place to keep us from doing things we'll regret later and prepare us for the real world. The world today is in its chaotic state because people started breaking or bending the rules. And that doesn't just mean laws written by the Judicial Branch of government. Rules include morals and codes of honor. They just can't be enforced. Here is a few that may be familiar:

• Treat others the same way you want to be treated (respect)
• If you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all (gossip)
• Don't take something that you know is not yours (stealing)
• There's no use crying over spilled milk (regret)
• Don't lie for personal gain

I myself have broken everyone of these rules among countless others I can't think of at the moment and I regretted every one of them. Sadly, many others have done the same. We take for granted rules set by our parents and wish that we were free to do as we please. Try to see it from our parents view. All of the rules we obey and break in our lives determine the way we live in the future.

Guess what it is!

They wag their tails
As they ask for treats
Running after cats
Even in their sleep
Chasing hundreds of squirrels
Then running into trees
Unlike the best friend
He's supposed to be
Like an enemy
He chews and destroys
Everything he sees

Can you guess what he is?