There are a plethora of articles, surveys and studies that talk about how kids these days are not growing up with the same values that our grandparents and parents espoused. While it can be argued that living in the age of social media, information technology, and gadgets that evolve in the blink of an eye have changed our value systems as a whole, there are certain facets of propriety that remain the same, no matter what.
Every request should begin with a “Please.”
It’s the magic word, after all. Parents need to practice this around the house too—kids, after all, mimic what they see and hear from the role models they find in their own family.
Wait until you are spoken to.
Kids, used to being the center of attention and underneath the spotlight at all times, can tend to barge into adult conversations all the time. Teach your kids that they should wait ‘til it’s their turn before speaking, unless of course there’s an emergency that needs attending to. Make it clear what you consider and don’t consider as an emergency situation!
Ask when you don’t understand something.
This will take kids many steps forward, whether they’re in school or toying with an appliance in the house that they’re not sure they’re allowed to tinker with or not.
Stay positive always.
Teach your kids that while everyone has negative thoughts, they don’t necessarily have to be shared with everyone and at all times. If you need to comment about someone, say something positive instead. Compliments cost nothing and make someone’s day better.
Say “Thank You.”
Even the littlest things merit a “thanks.” When your kid is over at his friend’s house for a play date, teach him to say thanks to the parents. When your daughter’s godmother gives her a gift for no reason, teach her to say thank you. Saying thanks to everyone, especially the household help, is a trait that will benefit your child and everyone he encounters for the rest of his life.
Accept favors graciously.
Kids sometimes commit to doing favors for parents or elders, but do them grudgingly. Teach your kids the value of being gracious, even when being told to do something. It’ll teach them to open their hearts and their minds to helping others and seeing the value in that act in itself.
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