{"id":9588,"date":"2016-05-12T15:32:28","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T20:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/?p=9588"},"modified":"2016-12-13T19:46:01","modified_gmt":"2016-12-14T01:46:01","slug":"lets-talk-manners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourowncorner.com\/poohsden\/lets-talk-manners\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s talk manners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cLife is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0Ralph Waldo Emerson<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There are things\u00a0we all want to teach our kids. Each parent probably has a list – a mental one if not a paper one. I have such a list too and \u00a0one of the top items on my list (and I know it figures on the list of other parents too) is to teach my daughter good manners.<\/p>\n

We live in a growingly un-gallant world with everyone lost in their own \u00a0bubble. We crib and complain. We are rude (intentionally and otherwise). And our children reflect the same.<\/p>\n

\"thanksfor<\/p>\n

I have been observing kids (and adults) around me, learning from them and making a list of manners I want to\u00a0teach my daughter. Here are the top ones on the list.<\/p>\n

Knock On Doors And Wait For A\u00a0Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes always! Especially the doors of your siblings and neighbours !<\/p>\n

Say Please And Thank you<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is surprising how far \u00a0please and thank you can go. I have often been told that my daughter doesn’t have to “thank” family for the small gifts they give her. I politely disagree. A thank you teaches kids to be grateful and appreciate the people and things they have in their lives.<\/p>\n

Bonus tip: Teach kids to write a thank you note. It means a lot to the recipient. I often add a drawing\/craft done by my daughter with\u00a0the thank you note. A personal touch.<\/p>\n

Don’t Interrupt Grownups<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kids love to interrupt grownup talk. Unless there is an emergency (of course the definition of the word emergency is debatable), kids need to be taught to wait till the grownup talk is done.\u00a0 Phone conversations\/video chat sessions are also included.<\/p>\n

Use Excuse Me<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you bump into someone, interrupt a conversation, burp or squeeze past someone (especially in crowded grocery stores and airports).<\/p>\n

Ask Permission<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I have seen kids (aged 10 and up) handle things without the host’s permission. It makes me seethe with anger. I believe that all kids (including toddlers) need to ask permission before handling something that is not theirs. This includes phones, laptops, books and such belonging to parents and siblings.<\/p>\n

Compliment Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Being appreciative seems to be lost skill these days. We are quick to spot the faults\/problems instead of applauding the achievements. Always start a conversation with a compliment.<\/p>\n

Don’t Call Mean Names<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kids pick up mean names easily and they are everywhere in our world. My daughter spotted a bumper stick on a car with a few “mean” words. She told me one of her friends had used a word on it and wanted to know its meaning. I told her a “sanitised” version of what the word meant and reminded her never to repeat it to anyone.<\/p>\n

P.S: Commenting about someone’s physical attributes unless it is a compliment is strictly a no-no. Keep it to yourself.<\/p>\n

Always Answer Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is one of those places I am having a super hard time. Often lost in her own world, my daughter tends to ignore my calls. We have had battles over this. Answering back to anyone (a friend, a relative, a teacher, a sibling) asking a question is a must.<\/p>\n

Cover Mouth When Coughing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many respiratory diseases are spread by coughing and sneezing. Teach kids to cover their\u00a0mouths while coughing.<\/p>\n

Wash Your Hands<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is technically a correct way to wash hands. 20 seconds of scrubbing is necessary for effective germ removal. Educate yourself and teach your kids.\u00a0The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention website<\/a>\u00a0has\u00a0a lot of information and resources regarding the same..<\/p>\n

Hold The Door Open<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Simple courtesy. Always hold doors open for others passing through (and remember to thank the person holding the door open for you)<\/p>\n

Don’t\u00a0Grumble When Asked For Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n

How often do we do it? I admit I say yes when asked a favour \u00a0and then grumble. Not the best example for my daughter.<\/p>\n

And a few more,<\/p>\n

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  • Use Napkins and Utensils<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Don’t Pick your Nose in Public<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Offer Help<\/strong>\u00a0(to anyone who needs it)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    There is no end to teaching kids good manners. I have learned that \u00a0the list evolves over time. New and age-appropriates ones are always being added on. As they say, parenting is a never-ending journey.<\/p>\n

    What are some manners you struggle to teach your kids? Did I miss anything that is on your list?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    We live in a growingly un-gallant world with everyone lost in their own bubble. We rush and rush. We crib and complain. We are rude (intentionally and otherwise). And our children reflect the same. Teaching our kids manners is a must. What are the important manners every kid needs to be taught? I share my list<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[191,620,1274],"tags":[162,1367,642,1368,1344],"class_list":["post-9588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-family-room","category-mommy-gone-overboard","category-writings","tag-kuttyma","tag-manners-for-kids","tag-parenting","tag-teaching-kids","tag-writings"],"yoast_head":"\nLet's talk manners — PoohsDen<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Teaching kids manners and habits that last a lifetime. 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