In article >,
Denise~* > wrote:


> Well... that's just a silly statement.
>
> How do you expect children to learn how to learn & act in social situations?
> I'll admit that my child may **** somebody off someday, but I would
> certainly do something about it when it happens, like an apology from me
> and also hopefully my child will apologise when asked to (if he has
> gotten to that level of understanding & verbal ability)
>
> Going out in public and having a parent who is a good mentor is the only
> way a child can learn what is socially acceptable norms of behavior.
>
Amen, Denise! Although I am of the childless persuasion, I firmly
believe the best way for kids to learn proper behavior and etiquette is
to be out in public and (gasp!) go to good restaurants. Social graces
are not learned by eating fast food in the back of Mom's minivan.

Our neighborhood group has several children in it, and they go to dinner
with us. They are polite, well-behaved, and joys to be with.

Cindy

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