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The days of Emily Post seem to be numbered, however, common courtesy should not become a thing of the past and teens, in particular, need to be cognizant between what is courteous, indifferent and just plain rude.
Etiquette knows no age. Just because your kids reach the double digits, the “yes, please,” and “no, thank you,” courtesies should not go by the wayside of stuffed animals and sippy cups. Teens need to be aware that there is a certain social protocol that is expected no matter what their age - being arrogant, rude or gross does not up the cool factor, it simply underscores ignorance.
How do you go about teaching your teens good manners? If you started early, when they were more impressionable, then you are in good shape. Now the task becomes more of a reminding ritual than starting from basic boot camp. But, if you need to start at the very beginning, then it is best to seek out the vast array of training kits, videos and multiple resources to guide you along the way.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that kids learn through experience. By reinforcing proper behavior and reminding them what is acceptable and what will not be tolerated will give your teens a valuable tool that will help them through the rest of their life. Also keep in mind that kindness, respect and tolerance go both ways. In essence it’s a lesson in treating others as you would like to be treated.
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