Rules can feel annoying. But have you ever stopped to ask: Why do we even have rules? And seriously, who came up with “no running with scissors”?

In this laugh-and-learn episode of Explain It Like I’m 5, host Alex unpacks the origin of rules, why humans need them, and how they’ve shaped everything from classrooms and kitchens to governments and playgrounds. Spoiler: rules aren't just power plays by adults—they're how society holds itself together without turning into total chaos.

You’ll learn:

Why humans created rules in the first place (hint: it started with fire-hogging cavemen)

Who decides rules at home, school, and in society

The difference between laws, house rules, and unspoken social rules

Why rules like “no running with scissors” often come from painful experience

What happens when rules go unwritten—or outdated

Why rules feel restrictive even when they’re meant to protect us

How animals have rules too (yep—even dolphins and ants!)

We also explore how good rules help build trust, safety, and fairness—while bad rules can (and should) be challenged.

🏫 Perfect for kids, teens, parents, teachers, and curious minds who’ve ever rolled their eyes and asked: “Why can’t I just do what I want?”

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