I remember being a child and always hearing the word "MANNERS". so what does this word mean? Why do I need them? These are the things that parents would make sure you knew and use everyday. there were even books to teach this, and at that point the teachers would make sure that manners were included in their lesson plans. What has happen to this major part of society. What has happen to the use of Thank You, Yes Ma'am, No Sir, Please and Your welcome? Why has the art of being respectful and polite begun to slowly fade away?
I know that growing up being rude was not an option. So I made it my business to instill the same things into my kids. As I look at the next generation I am sadden that the simple things like manners is unknown to many kids today. I see so many kids disrespecting their elders, as well as each others. What is worst this behavior is not corrected. How have we as adults come to a point that we do not demand the use of manners. One thing is for sure the ones like us that demand it have to work very hard to remind our kids, because it is easy to follow suit with others that seem to get away with it.
In order for children to use manners they have to be taught by a person that actually uses them. So much of the learning process comes from just sitting and watching. I have seen so many parents that actually do not display the best behavior, so they feel that it is funny or cute when their kids reflect the same disrespectful attitude. So why is this ok? I remember being a child and it was ok for others in the community to correct your behavior, why is it a big problem to require a child to use manners when speaking to you now a days? We really need to go back to the basics, the future of our children depend on it.
In order for our kids to see the importance of manners, we as adults need to show them how to use them. We need to let them know that they will get further in life my being polite and respectful. the only way to ensure they know how to use their manners, we must first be a template that they can follow.
You're exactly right. Kids are great at observing us and knowing the difference between what we do and what we say! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree and it truly makes you think before you act.
DeleteGreat point! Kids are observant and for some reason we forget that.
ReplyDeleteyes this is true we seem to think that they will only do what we say and not what we do. I am guilty of this
DeleteHaha this is great!
ReplyDeletethank you Erin
DeleteGreat reminder...manners are so important and so lacking in society anymore!
ReplyDeleteyes it is lacking and see to be getting worse, even the parent are getting worse at manners and respect
DeleteGood manners and respect are ageless and every adult has the responsibility to set an example for children. Good reminder!
ReplyDeleteI agree that this is our responsibility its sad that some adults refuse to see it that way
DeleteI completely agree, adults need to lead by example. It has been proven that children copy actions!
ReplyDeleteI am reminded every day with my 2yr old that kids are drawn more to actions than words
DeleteManners are VERY important and as the times are changing more and more parents aren't teaching their children good manners. I agree your statement, when I was growing up not having manners wasn't an option. Thanks for this much needed reminder.
ReplyDeleteyes I am hold that same no non-sense attitude about manners with my children
DeleteGood manner are timeless. As a parent, I am always reminded that I am an example for my son.
ReplyDeleteI agree and maybe we can be examples for the parents that have seem to have forgotten the importance of manners
DeleteWell written. I agree with you. Teaching by example is the best way to teach. Words don't matter much if we don't do what we preach. :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree, for some reason parents feel, I am the parent do as I say. This may work in our present but its what they do out of our sight that matters
DeleteGreat point and I agree. Also, I love the Berenstain Bears!
ReplyDeleteI was just telling my husband that the Berenstain Bears really taught us a lot growing up and I think we need to invest in these books for our little ones
DeleteKids do what they see, we try really hard to teach our kiddos manners, but we try to show them even more. You are exactly right!
ReplyDeleteYes showing them they seem to understand better. I have to really make sure I am using manners all the time because of it
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