Mind Your Kids' Manners: They'll Thank You For It!

I think social skills are important in all aspects of a child's life. Social skills help others feel comfortable with us and help us make friends. Between the ages of 2 and 5, your preschool child is most receptive to learning the rules of polite conduct. This is a great time to teach them that manners matter−so why not have some fun doing it?

I like to play a game where I have my child act out a bad manner, and then demonstrate the correct one. I actually play this game at one of my parties entitled, "Etiquette with Decadence" for nine- to 11-year-old girls. For example, I might say, "Don't smack or slurp at the table" and then have each girl show me what this looks like. Warning: this inspires lots of giggling. But I'll also have her demonstrate the correct manner: chewing quietly with her mouth closed. Other manners to practice at home or at a party include: Read full article...

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