Miss Manners: Someone should have reined in these kids at the theater
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I attended two touring Broadway shows, and many families were at each performance. For one show, some ...
Miss Manners: Is it wrong to expect adults to teach children how to behave in a theater?
Across from me, a child had on a rather large hat the whole time. At the other show, a nearby child sang along, loudly, to ...
Miss Manners: Why aren’t parents teaching their kids proper audience behavior?
Dear Miss Manners: I attended two touring Broadway shows, and many families were at each performance. For one show, some ...
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Why parents should not force good manners on little children
Teaching good manners to children is one of the major parts of parenting. However, many parents make the mistake of ‘forcing’ their kids to follow rules of politeness without considering how ...
Miss Manners: I set the house rules, and the children break them
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son and his family live four hours away and visit often with our two grandchildren. One rule I have is ...
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Miss Manners: Honesty is a virtue; you’re using it as a weapon
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie, which has led me to reflect on the role of full truthfulness in good manners. I often observe people giving false reasons or ...
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Miss Manners: Honesty is a virtue, but not if you use it as a weapon
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a strong moral requirement not to lie, which has led me to reflect on the role of full truthfulness in good manners. I often observe people giving false reasons or ...
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6 basic manners that every kid should know by the age of 7
By teaching these six basic manners, you’re not just raising polite kids—you’re shaping thoughtful, empathetic, and socially confident individuals. With a little patience and consistent ...
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Why parents should not force good manners on little children
When parents force their children to follow rules of politeness, it can cause resistance, lack of authenticity, and stress. Good manners are important, but they should come from a place of ...
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Miss Manners: I set the house rules, and the children break them
But while Miss Manners generally agrees that guests’ comfort takes precedence over rugs and furniture, she has her limits, and they usually apply to children. Just because they want to jump on ...