Tips 4 Families
Manners
definition –
ways of behaving with reference to polite standards; the prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of people and or class.
- John Smith
- Family TimeEat dinner as a family each night.
- Please & Thank YouTeach your children to say please and thank you.
- Table Clean-upAsk your child to clear his dishes and the rest of the table each night.
- Write Thank YouTeach your child to write thank you notes for gifts and special treats.
- MannersRole-play good manners right before you encounter a situation.
- Meeting PeopleWhen meeting people teach your child to have a firm handshake good eye-contact and articulated speech.
- Teaching MannersCorrect your child right away when he does not show good manners. If you are with other people, pull him to the side so that he his not embarrassed.
- Set an ExampleAlways use your good manners in front of your child.
- ListeningStart listening to the words you choose when speaking. You may not be setting a good example.
- MoreMake burping and passing gas unacceptable. Enforce a big consequence if necessary.
