How to Teach Proper Manners to Your Child

Teaching your children manners is very important. It is up to the parents to either make polite little citizens or misbehaving one. Nobody likes a misbehaving child and in the long run, every one is sure to dislike them so it is the duty of the parents to teach their child proper manners from the very beginning so that it is beneficial for the child in the long run as well. Here are some steps that will help you in teaching your child proper manners:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. The very beginning
   
   Teaching children to behave properly starts from the very first moment they start to talk. Start with the basics such as teaching them to say thank you and please. Always remember children follow what their parents do so whenever the child hands you something say thank you and if you want them to stop doing something such as shouting say please yourself as well. Similarly, your child will follow your example and do the same.

2. Consistency and repetition
   
   Reminding them constantly of manners is an important step in their learning. If they ask for something, ask them to say please first. If you give them something and they forget to say thank you, remind them to say thank you. Always do this politely.

3. Set an example
   
   Parents are role model for children. If you do something, your child will follow you exactly so always show proper manners yourself such as when you sneeze say excuse me or when you yawn remember to cover your mouth.

4. Phone manners
   
   Teaching your child phone manners is very important as well. Teach them to be polite while on the phone for example, 'Dad is unavailable at the moment. May I take any messages?' Soon you will notice business associates, friends and relatives complimenting you on your child's proper manners.

5. Eye contact
   
   Teach the kid to make eye contact when speaking up and speak clearly. Mumbling and looking here and there is not the appropriate way. Also, being rude or misbehaving with an adult is also improper and the behavior should be punished.

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on 8/27/2009 Great tips on teaching children proper manners. It does seem to be something that has been lost in our culture. 5*