Raising Needham
Excuse Me Where Are Your Manners
It seems like teaching children manners has taken a back seat to almost everything but the eye rolling ends today.
I am a fun Mom. Really, ask anyone. Ask my kids, my husband and my friends. I love having fun, pushing the routine from time to time and a good belly laugh makes my day. But when it comes down to manners even a fun Mom has to be shown a little respect. I think it hit me when my kids started karate a few weeks ago and even Sensei Diana demanded a little respect. She would not accept yeah as a child’s answer when asked a question. She requested eye contact, a calm body and a proper hello and goodbye. I like Sensei Diana! Boy those kids listened, and listened happily. I decided then, and after a brief Facebook conversation I had with a few fellow Moms, to renew my quest for good manners. It’s always been important to me but somehow I had …
