The Value of Teaching Your Kids Proper Etiquette

1d ago1 min read

Took my kids to a nice dinner last month and was honestly shocked at how other children behaved. No please or thank you, elbows on the table, talking with their mouths full. My wife and I have always emphasized proper table manners and respect for others in public spaces. It's not about being snobby, it's about teaching them that how they conduct themselves reflects on their character. A gentleman knows how to behave in any setting and respects those around him. Start teaching these things early.

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PPaul K.New Dad1d ago

100% agree. Took my kids to a nice steakhouse a few months back and I was genuinely embarrassed by some of the behavior I saw at other tables. Kids running around, yelling, no please or thank you. Our two were polite the whole time and people actually commented on it. Makes a difference.

MMarcusNew Dad1d ago

Teaching manners early is clutch. My 8 year old shook hands with my business partner last week and nailed it. The guy was genuinely impressed. That stuff sticks with kids and opens doors for them later in life.

KKevin M.New Dad11h ago

What shocked me most was the parents just letting it happen. Like they weren't even trying. Pizza night at our house the parents set the tone for how we eat and talk to each other. It's foundational stuff.