How to Teach Your Child Manners
There is nothing worse than a rude child except one that has no idea how rude he is. Parents are responsible for teaching their children manners and when parents fail; the child suffers in our society. Here’s how to teach your child manners.
Demonstrate Manners
From the time he is born, you should be demonstrating the way you want your child to behave all of the time. Make “please,” “thank you,” and “you’re welcome” natural parts of your child’s vocabulary. Watching you use the phrases is the most powerful motivation to use them himself.
Teach Manners All the Time
When it comes to manners, there is no time like the present. Go out of your way to be courteous and explain what you are doing to your child. This is especially effective when those around you are not particularity courteous as it often shames them into behaving a bit better. Encourage table manners every time you eat and use tissues to wipe noses and hands to cover coughs. The earlier you start and the more consistent you are, the faster your child will begin to demonstrate the kinds of manners you’d like.
Gently Correct
If manners become a battleground, your child will almost always win. You can’t force willing politeness, so stay cool when your child is struggling to remember his manners. Take him aside and remind him how he should behave in simple, non threatening terms. Then praise him every time you see him do it correctly. You might sound like a broken record, but he’s getting the message loud and clear.
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