Rules in our house were usually made between my husband and me.  But, perhaps that is because they were girls, at the very end of our discussions, it seemed that I (Mama) ruled.  This could be based on style, activities, chores, school, and church events.  Now, when it came to discipline, I believe Art ruled.  He didn’t have to make these hardcore decisions very often because, for some reason, I tried to shield him from the (really bad stuff).  I think I didn’t want him to be upset and/or disappointed in his daughters.  (By the way, today I don’t think that was a good idea at all.)