How to teach a child good manners?

Do you want the child to have good manners, become polite and well-mannered? So it will be, if my mother and father will give a worthy example. The word "etiquette" appeared only four centuries ago. Once Louis XIV, upset by the terrible manner of his courtiers, ordered to distribute to all guests special cards - labels. They were written rules of conduct at the ball at the Emperor. Since then, etiquette has been called the ability to behave with dignity. It still helps! How to teach a child a good manners, you will also know.

Why is this necessary?

With children who do not know the rules of etiquette, there can be big troubles. Even fairy tales warn us about this! Do you remember how Mashenka from the "Three Bears" nearly got into trouble because she did not know how to behave in someone else's house? .. Yes, and the famous Neznayka because of non-observance of the elementary rules of propriety has often got into a binder. And what about the heroes of "Bad Councils" Grigory Oster? Surely after reading these books, your little son or daughter made the right conclusions. However, this is not enough! Every day they need to be fixed in practice. It's great if it happens in the company of peers and their parents (on the example of adult children, it's easier for everyone to learn!). But at home with mom and dad you can practice.

Polite games

Remember the good words the child helps games, and long known ... if they are slightly modified.

"The words"

The participants of the game in turn speak any magic words. The one who has the vocabulary will run out.

"Dunno"

Take a doll, a bear or a hare and play before the child a scene in which the toy behaves ugly (does not know how to behave in the doctor, in the store, at the table). Let the baby try to correct mistakes!

From theory to practice

Of course, it's great to learn through the game. But in order to consolidate this knowledge into practice, certain situations are needed. We offer to prepare and ... create them! Tell the crumb of the behavior when eating. Do it in a poetic form - remember better! After such a theoretical part, arrange a festive dinner according to all the rules (at the same time and serve the child's table you will learn!). You will be pleasantly surprised by the manner of the baby! Before going to the art gallery, to the exhibition, explain to the crumb that you can not run in public places, talk loudly, point fingers at the exhibits, yawn. Do not go into the bus, minibus with a backpack, bag on your shoulders, so as not to hurt other passengers. Poems are learned by heart, but sometimes the crumbs forget, this or that rule of etiquette? Be lenient and ... do what is required, say the magic word itself! Only, please, refrain from commenting on the child's personality. Good manners for your child will mean a lot when he becomes completely grown up. And that's why at the moment he needs your upbringing so much. After all, children often learn something better, in addition to other children in childhood, so if you teach crumbs of etiquette right now, you will gain a lot from it. Teach the child to communicate correctly, never snap back with adults, love and respect older people, help and relate humanly to older relatives. Then the child will grow up and tell you a special thank you. Thank you with love and understanding.