Standing when a lady enters the room - is this outdated?

Apr 18·1 min read

My wife thinks I'm being ridiculous teaching my kids to stand when she comes into the living room or when guests arrive. I disagree. It's not about thinking women are fragile, it's about showing respect and teaching them that courtesy and small gestures matter. My daughter actually likes it and my son is getting used to it. Maybe I'm old fashioned but manners seem to be going extinct and I'm not cool with that in my house.

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Comments(5)

AAlexRegularApr 20

Your wife might be coming around once she realizes it's not about old fashioned rules but about raising kids who notice and respect the people around them. That matters way more than whether they literally stand up.

DDerekRegularApr 20

I think there's something to it honestly. Not about being outdated but about teaching respect and consideration. My kids know to pause what they're doing when someone enters the room. It's less about the formality and more about acknowledging each other exists.

MMatthewNew DadApr 18

I'm with you on this one. Teaching kids to show respect through actions like that isn't about being old fashioned, it's about teaching them to be considerate. My daughter and I have been working on it too.

CCarl D.RegularApr 18

Not outdated at all. It's teaching respect and basic manners. Between work and everything else, these are the things that actually matter in how people see your kids.

MMikeRegularApr 19

I get where your wife is coming from though. My oldest thought this was weird at first but honestly it became natural pretty quick. Small gestures like that do add up to something.