I think it's important to be able to laugh at yourself.
I don't act to escape reality; I act to understand it.
Children totally accept — and crave — family rules. “In our family we have a rule for X” is the only excuse a parent needs for setting a family policy. In fact, “I have a rule for X” is the only excuse you need for your own personal policies.
The power of suggestion is immense in shaping human behavior, often without the individual being aware of the influence.