How to Teach Your Child Manners
It is every parent’s dream to have polite, well-mannered children. Remember that your child’s behaviour reflects the upbringing and training you have imparted; thus it is essential for you to teach them good manners. By using a few techniques and useful tips, you can easily teach your child manners. By doing this, you will make your child a loving and considerate person. Remember that some children pick up on these things fairly quickly, while others take time. You need to have patience if you are looking to teach children good manners.
Things Required:
– Etiquette book
Instructions
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Be kind to others
You need to teach your child to respect others and treat them kindly, the way your child would want to be treated. E.g. if your child hates to be interrupted and yet he/she interrupts others, then you need to help him/her realise and correct the mistake. -
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Understand their actions
You need to let your child know what their actions can lead to if they say things carelessly, without thinking. Help them realise how they would feel if someone points at them and laughs, or says something hurtful in anger. As a result, you will help your child obtain greater control over his/her actions, and avoid hurting others. -
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Be a good role model
You should be a good role model for your child. Do not expect your child to refrain from something that you yourself do in front of them. If you want your child to have good manners and be respectful, you need to practice good manners and be respectful towards others yourself too. -
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Share
Let your children know the importance of sharing. For this, you should encourage sharing at home and among friends. In addition to this, you need to praise them whenever you see they are sharing. -
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Keep them healthy
It is important for you to keep your children healthy. Children usually misbehave if they are hungry or tired. You need to have a proper sleeping schedule for your child and provide them with regular healthy meals. -
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Thank-you notes
You need to let your child know the importance of saying thank you to others whenever they receive a gift. Teach your child how to write thank you notes and help them send these after receiving presents. -
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Correct politely
Whenever your child misbehaves or displays bad manners, you should refrain from shouting or yelling. Instead, correct them politely. Simply look at your child and place a hand on his/her shoulder during your lecture.
