Teaching good manners can seem like a lot of work, but it is as important as brushing teeth twice a day. Actually, just give time and any child can learn to be polite. Here are some tips on how to help kids remember good manners in their daily life.
Sometimes children may be willing to listen to someone instead of their parents. Turn to friends, family, and teachers and encourage them to practice good manners at all times. If an uncle burps（打嗝）, have him say"Excuse me. "or"Pardon me. "If your children jump on the sofa at Grandma's house, have her explain that jumping on furniture is impolite. This shows that a different person can be more effective（有效的）（对……轻描淡写）bad manners, your kids won't either.
Prepare for different situations in which your kids need to behave politely. If you're in your backyard where a child has been on the swings （秋干） too long, he doesn't notice others waiting. Show how you would politely ask the child to give everyone else a turn. With practice
Family dinners are perfect situations for practicing table manners, such as learning how to use utensils（餐具）, eating properly, your child has a chance to experience and eat new foods in a safe environment. This will encourage him to be open and excited about new dishes and situations. If he doesn't like the food, teach him how to refuse it without complaining about it. Advise him to eat his favourite food in small and slow bites
When my child used to point out someone's bad manners, I would ask him what that person should have done differently. Talk about different situations, ask what words he can use to sound polite when talking to an adult. Ask your child to share his ideas with you. Encourage him to practice them as soon as possible and ask him to report what happens and if the result is good.
| to Practice Good Manners | |
| Get others to help | ▶Children may accept others' advice more. ▶A different person can dowork than the same one who is always heard. |
| Role-play situations | ▶Help kids togood manners in different situations. ▶In this way, kids will beto deal with any situation. |
| Eat dinner as a family | ▶Teach kids to use utensils, eat and talk. ▶Tell kids not toabout the food they dislike. |
| to your child's ideas | ▶Ask your childhe thinks of someone's bad manners. ▶Discuss with your child and encourage him to put his ideas intoin different situations. |
