Sometimes when other people make things, it is such a great accomplishment that our manners are not an issue: Of course we compliment them and honor the creation. But sometimes, the creation falls far short of magnificent, and it is important here to value the creator, even if the creation seems substandard in our perspective.… Continue reading Do I care if you made that??
In a hurry, details get overlooked. Hurrying can be part of life, but we shouldn’t make a habit of it. A habit of hurry can also bring sloppy habits as well. In this video, one hurriedly slammed drawer becomes several, and soon the whole room looks like a mess. It is better to build conscientious,… Continue reading Shut It!
In this video the children treat the babysitter with disrespect. They don’t want to help her get ready for dinner and they act like she is unfair. But in the better alternative the kids are willing to help out and make the babysitter experience better for everyone.
Well mannered children are not only respectful of the people around them, but also of other living things. In this video the children run up to dogs they don’t know and are inconsiderate to both pets and their owners. But in the better alternative they ask to pet the dogs and are shown how to… Continue reading That’s not your dog!
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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
