7 forgotten manners every parent should teach their child
An important part of raising your child is teaching them good manners that they are able to apply not only around you, but also when they are on their own.
Being polite can set your child up for success later in life.
Beyond the basic “please” and “thank you,” you want your child to be able to show respect to their elders and know how to be a polite guest.
Enforce these manners from an early age, and your child will catch on in no time.
1. "Please" and "thank you"
Teach your child to always say, “Please” when asking for something and “Thank you” when receiving something or someone has helped them.
2. "Excuse me"
Teach them to say, “Excuse me” when they need to get through a crowd, bump into someone or want to get someone’s attention.
3. Please don't interrupt
Teach them to not interrupt, whether it be interrupting a conversation between two people that they are not a part of (unless it is an emergency) or when someone is speaking to them.
4. No unkind comments
Show them how it’s impolite to comment on other people’s characteristics or physical appearances, unless if it is a compliment.
5. Always ask for permission
Teach your child to always ask permission. It’s important that they understand if they aren’t sure about taking or using something, it is always better to ask first.
6. Shoes off!
Teach your child to take their shoes off whenever they enter someone's home/
7. Don't litter
Teach them not to litter and how important it is to keep our earth clean.
Once your child learns these important manners, they’ll have the drive to become even more courteous as they grow up.
Written by Morgan Cutolo. This article first appeared in Reader’s Digest. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, here’s our best subscription offer.