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Monday, November 1, 2010

November Parent Resource Information-Good Manners

The holidays will soon be here! This is a good time to enforce good manners. The holidays aren't the only time children should demonstrate good manners, but also special occasions, parties or family gatherings are when parents most want their children to be acting their best. Children who grow up without learning respect and tolerance, as well as how to act in social settings, are at greater risk of not being successful as adults in work settings and at social events. Parents, teachers, and providers can team together to start teaching and reinforcing appropriate manners now and in time to impress even Great-Grandpa at the next family dinner. Children must first be taught about respect for their friends and family, and for themselves. Appropriate mealtime manners should be taught as soon as a child begins eating at the table. Children don't automatically know what is expected or know what is considered right or wrong, and without adult guidance, some children grow into adults who also don't know basic rules at mealtimes.