25 Manners Kids Should Know

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.
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Your child's rude 'tude isn't always intentional. Sometimes kids just don't realize it's impolite to interrupt, pick their nose, or loudly observe that the lady walking in front of them has a large behind. And in the hustle and bustle of daily life, busy moms and dads don't always have the time to focus on etiquette. But if you reinforce these 25 must-do manners, you'll raise a polite, kind, well-liked child.

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saradakarmen wrote:

Would love to see these types of helpful hints on one page instead of having to reload 27 times on a mobile phone. Would also like to print for my kids to read.

1/2/2012 04:46:23 AM Report Abuse
CandiW wrote:

When is it time to begin teaching manners to your child? By what method should manners be taught? In what order should manners be taught? These and many other questions will be discussed in this blog. The best way to teach manners is for the parents and others in the child¿s environment to exhibit those manners consistently. We each are, to... http://blog.care4hire.com/?s=manners

12/27/2011 04:01:11 PM Report Abuse
cardenacademy wrote:

I totally agree with you..People should teach their children manners and appropriate social behaviors.So that they behave properly with everyone and live good life.

10/19/2011 06:52:44 AM Report Abuse
cat292 wrote:

As a teacher, I am often surprised at how many of these manners are left to me to teach, especially the covering your mouth when sneezing or yawning and picking your nose in public. I loved the list but would only make one addition; asking for permission to leave the table when finished eating and clearing their own dishes. This list is something I'd love to share with all my parents!

9/11/2011 01:54:41 PM Report Abuse
dloe2 wrote:

HELIUMIAMI YES,PARENTS SHOULD 'SHOW' MANNERS BUT TO SAY THAT CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE SECRETS AND A WORLD APART FROM THEIR PARENTS IS SETTING CHILDREN UP FOR POSSIBLE ABUSE. PARENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON IN A CHILD'S LIFE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN. HOW CAN THEY DO THIS FULLY IF THERE ARE NOT AWARE OF CERTAIN THINGS?

8/30/2011 04:24:14 PM Report Abuse
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