Teaching manners to a young child may seem a little difficult, but it doesn't have to be. This article explores these methods that can help you.
Practice greeting.
Try to remind them to say hello to relatives and friends. If they forget to say "hi", gently remind them. Try something like, "That's our neighbor Tom! Do you want to say hello?"
Suggest looking someone in the eye.
It can be hard for anyone, so this step takes a little extra time. This can make it feel more like a game and can help them get more comfortable! If you notice your child staring at the ground while talking to someone, gently suggest they look up. This can make them extra shy!
Say what they should do.
A "no" without any suggestion may leave your child feeling confused about what to do next. This way they know what good behavior they should practice instead.
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Always be kind, polite, and positive in front of your child. You are a positive example to learn from. Consider eating dinner as a family each night. This is a great place to practice polite conversation as well as dinner table manners in particular.
A. Set a good example.
B. Remind them to say"please".
C. Avoid embarrassing them, though.
D. Practicing saying"hello"is the first step.
E. Saying what they should do is a good idea.
F. To practice, ask your child to look you in the eye.
G. It's parents' duty to teach their children to take care of themselves.
