What is the difference between a rule and a law? What would life be like if neither rules nor laws existed? In Laws and Rules for Kids, you will discover the answer to these and other questions you have about these concepts. They have similarities, such as the fact that both exist to keep people safe. But they are also different in a few ways. For instance, if you break a law, it may have more serious consequences than breaking a rule does. A law is created by the government, and the public enforces these laws. A rule relates to behaviors that we should follow in certain situations or places. Breaking a law and breaking a rule both lead to consequences. If you litter, which is breaking the law, you might have to pay a fine. If you throw a ball inside your house even though there is a rule not to, you might break something and get in trouble. In general, rules are used by smaller groups, like families, schools, teams, and business. Laws are used in much larger groups, like cities, states, and countries. Individuals create rules for different places and situations, such as parents in a family or teachers in a classroom. On the other hand, laws must be voted on by people in government offices or by the citizens. Again, the consequences or punishments for breaking rules are not as severe as those for breaking laws. If you break rules at school, you might have to skip recess or miss out on certain activities or privileges. If you break a law, you could pay a fine, go to court, do community service, or even serve jail time! Watch the video to see if you can tell the difference between a rule and a law. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about the difference between a rule and a law! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more! https://learnbright.org/lessons/social-studies/laws-and-rules/ What you will learn in Laws and Rules for Kids: 0:00 Introduction to laws and rules 0:40 Why laws and rules are important 1:49 Differences between rules and laws 2:57 Differences in consequences or effects from breaking rules versus laws 3:38 Quiz: Can you tell the difference between a rule and a law? 4:56 Why you should try to follow the rules and laws 5:48 Rules and laws can differ depending on various factors Check out some of our other videos related to laws and rules here: Rules and Responsibilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWwEMFSY1r0 Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos, so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll get notified. Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnBright/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation YouTube: @LearnBright Website: https://learnbright.org/ *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high-quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us and sign up for a free account, and you'll instantly have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon! Browse our entire collection of Social Studies lesson plans: https://learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=social-studies #LawsAndRules #Laws #Rules