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Five Ways to Encourage Good Manners | Sponsored by The Goddard School® – Lakeway
Learning to be polite and respectful is just as important as learning any other life skill. Here are five ways to encourage good manners in children.
- Be a good example. Children imitate what they see and hear, so if you are polite and respectful to others, there is a good chance that your child will be, too.
- Role play with your child. For example, ask her to pretend she’s at a restaurant. Then ask her what she would do if she needs somebody to pass the salt or what she would do if the server asks her what she wants to order.
- Enlist help from other family members. If you are comfortable with it, let other family members know that it is okay for them to encourage your child to use good manners. Or, say, if a grandparent burps, gently remind the grandparent that he or she should say “Excuse me.”
- Begin teaching manners early. Even if your child is a toddler, it is never too early to start teaching manners. After all, if a child is encouraged from day one to say please and thank you, it becomes a regular part of his everyday life.
- Correct mistakes politely. Your child is bound to make mistakes, and it is perfectly fine for you to correct her. Just be sure to do it calmly and politely.
For more information about The Goddard School located in Lakeway, TX or to schedule a tour, please visit www.goddardschool.com/LakewayTXor call 512-643-1222. The Goddard School of Lakeway is located at 301 Medical Parkway, Lakeway, TX.
I think every school should teach good manners. In our French school, from early on, the children learn good manners, in French, but still good manners. They stand up to greet a visitor, like up for a good morning, a hug, a high five, before entering the classroom etc…loved reading this!