Do you put up your hand when you want to speak in class? If so, you have followed a rule. Rules can be as simple as putting up your hand. They can also be as complicated (复杂的)as knowing when you are "out" in a game.
Teachers make rules so that they help students learn and stay safe. Putting up your hand before asking a question helps the class pay attention to the lesson. Students make rules in games to make sure that they can play without fighting. Rules can be changed often. If you change your minds, you can change the rules.
Laws are rules too, but they are made differently. Laws are made to protect people's rights (权利) and safety and make sure everyone can be treated fairly. Laws cannot be changed often, so people consider laws carefully before making new ones.
The biggest difference between rules and laws is the punishment for breaking them. If you break a rule, your punishment might be small, like losing a turn in a game. However, if a person breaks an important law, the punishment might be fined(罚款). Even worse, a person may spend time in prison (监狱).
Rules and laws keep everyone safe. People can work and live together in peace by following rules and laws.
