It’s My Turn!
In this video the children grab and fight for what they want, making enemies with everyone. But well mannered children ask for things politely and are willing to wait their turn making play more enjoyable for everyone.
Author: The Manners Coach
The proper way to welcome a new person
Being inconsiderate means an intentional or unintentional lack of awareness of the world around us. Of course the inconsiderate children do not care about the woman who wants to join their pickleball game. The first symptom is that they don’t even care what her name is. This is their loss. On the other hand, considerate… Continue reading The proper way to welcome a new person
Is Your MOM Your Slave?
In this video, lazy and demanding kids expect their mom to do everything for them at the snap of their fingers. But Mom already has plenty to do. Well mannered children know that they should do things for themselves, and if they need Mom’s help they must be patient.
Don’t you want to play a game with me?
It takes two to tango. In sports and games competitors need to agree to play together before they play against each other. Considerate children can take wins and losses in stride, and the game will be more fun for all participants. On the other hand, ill-mannered children, only think about their own win or loss,… Continue reading Don’t you want to play a game with me?
Stumble In: Who wants to visit here?
A welcoming home is tidy and ready for guests. This family leaves the place a mess and their guests are insulted, not given a warm welcome. A well-mannered family keeps their home neat and is ready to invite friends and family in at any time.
These kids risk their safety acting like this on the road
Not only is it safer to “look both ways,” it is also considerate. The roadways are a community meeting place for people moving on foot, bike, and auto, and each must kindly share the road. Considerate children learn not only to be safe but also to think about others who are also using the road.… Continue reading These kids risk their safety acting like this on the road
You…Play with Us?
Leaving others out might be the popular thing to do, but many feelings are hurt and opportunities for friendships are lost when kids are mean to each other. Instead, well mannered kids are welcoming and kind to new friends, opening doors for even more fun and friends.
Teaching kids to respect people who are different from them
It seems only natural to assume that the world revolves around you, and looks–and sounds–exactly how you expect it to. Ill-mannered children demonstrate that their worlds are permanently small, as small as their previous exposure. As a result, they alienate anything foreign. On the other hand, considerate children are willing to have their worlds enlarged:… Continue reading Teaching kids to respect people who are different from them
Wait…hold the door!
Kids who are not paying attention to others around them are reckless and inconsiderate. But children aware of those around them hold doors open for them and give plenty of space. These well-mannered children will be well-liked in their community and helpful to adults.
Trouble brewing in these hotel hallways
At a hotel, living in close quarters with ill-mannered children is no fun, people are trampled and bothered. But with well-mannered children being considerate of those around them, everyone can enjoy their stay.