I came across a funny little book that I am reading with my children...teenagers included! I say silly because it is written for kids but it is becoming a guide to raising a well mannered child. Without giving you to much information, there were SOOOOOO many things I wasn't taught as a child. I was given a lot of freedom and pretty much did what I wanted when I wanted. I grew up with desires to do things very differently when I became a mother and I have been successful at being that mother I always wanted. BUT I haven't done a very good job teaching my kids manners, real manners, the kind that give civility its good name. So we are having a mini overhaul on the way things are done here and what is allowed in our home. To make it more funny and interesting for the kids, we read sections from the book Dude, That's Rude by Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick. It has sections on family manners, in the house manners, in public, conversation, body manners, phone, gifting and getting etc. In all that we do to raise amazing kids, let's not forget the basic things that will make them feel great about who they are because they know how to act in a great way!
One of my favorite bloggers discusses more here
And, if you only have time for quick read click here.
Happy Spring!
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