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Parents always want what is best for their kids. Thus begins their scavenger hunt for positive parenting tips from the top parenting books. This is a mammoth task for new parents as they drown in an ocean of books searching for parenting tips to provide their firstborn with a good pedigree. Children should be instilled with good manners and etiquette from an early age to ensure their overall growth and development. These life skills are important for their social development, to become more confident, and to enhance their overall personality. Below are the 30 best and most essential manners for kids that parents must pay attention to. They are simple to follow, yet effective.
1. Say ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’
Teaching your child to say ‘Please’ develops consideration while saying ‘Thank You’ instils a sense of gratitude and appreciation. Saying these words will not only foster kindness and politeness in them but also make them value and respect others’ opinions and actions.
2. Use ‘Excuse Me’
Children should say “Excuse me” when interrupting or bumping into someone so that they learn to respect others’ space and time.
3. Knock before entering
Knocking on the door before entering the room, asking permission, and not barging into the adult tea sessions would teach the kids to respect everyone’s privacy.
4. Table Manners
This includes proper use of utensils and chewing with mouth closed since nobody wants to know what’s in their mouth and, obviously, not hear any chewing sounds as well. Also, they should get permission before leaving the table.
5. Help with chores
Kids should be motivated to help in household chores such as cleaning up their room, mopping, washing laundry, dusting, etc. This will inculcate responsibility and cooperation in them.
6. Raise your hand to speak
Children should learn to raise their hands and wait for their turn to speak. This promotes patience and respect for others. It also shows respect for classroom rules.
7. Listen to teachers and peers
Respecting teachers is vital because they play an important role in the development of emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and social skills in students. It also fosters a respectful learning environment.
8. Share and take turns
Children need to learn the habit of sharing so that they can make friends easily. Sharing teaches children about compromise, consideration and fairness. They learn that sharing is caring and that whatever they give, they receive.
9. Clean up after themselves
Cleanliness is next to godliness. Hence, they should keep their environment tidy and should not litter. This teaches them a sense of responsibility for the Earth from an early age.
10. Use indoor voice
Children should be able to understand what voice they should use and where. It empowers them to understand the appropriate volume for different settings, contributing to their overall social and emotional intelligence. They should use indoor voice at school since it helps maintain a calm and focused atmosphere.
11. Greet people
Children should greet people by saying hello or good morning/ good afternoon/ good evening/ good evening depending on the time. They should maintain eye contact with whoever they speak to. This will show that they are confident and respect others.
12. Hold the door open
Children should be taught that kindness costs nothing. Holding the door for others teaches them to be polite, patient, considerate and helpful.
13. Wait your turn
It is an essential social skill to develop since it allows children to enjoy harmonious relationships with others. It also teaches them patience and respect for others.
14. Use proper language
Children have a good memory, and they tend to learn whatever they listen to. Thus, they can easily learn foul language at school. Parents should monitor them and teach them not to use foul words.
15. Respect public property
Parents should teach their kids that public places are not theirs to destroy. Most of all, it shows them the world is bigger than they are and encourages a sense of community responsibility. Whatever their socioeconomic strata, they must be taught that vandalism of public property is a crime.
16. Introduce themselves
Children should learn to properly introduce themselves when in a public gathering. This helps to build confidence and social skills in them.
17. Say ‘Goodbye’ and ‘Thank You’
Children should say ‘goodbye’ before leaving a gathering and ‘thank you’ if anyone offers them anything. This creates a positive impression on them.
18. Compliment others
Compliments are an essential part of social-emotional learning for children. Giving a compliment means saying something nice to someone, which can foster positive relationships, instil kindness and create a supportive learning environment.
19. Respect elders
Respecting elders is good manners. Respecting elders is a key aspect of polite behaviour and good manners, which are essential for positive social interactions. Children who learn to respect elders are more likely to grow into respectful, considerate adults.
20. Engage in conversation
Kids must be taught to initiate and keep up the conversation with people. This teaches them the skill of listening patiently, without interrupting the conversation and responding appropriately.
21. Apologise when wrong
Parents should teach their kids to take responsibility and apologise for their actions. It is only a matter of three simple words ‘I am Sorry’. Apologising does not make someone less dignified, instead, it fosters accountability and empathy in children.
22. Respect personal space
When you teach your child to understand and respect boundaries, they will not only learn to respect others but also respect themselves and their bodies.
23. Use good hygiene
Children should be taught to maintain hygiene at home and in public places. They should not pick their nose and ears or bite their nails in public. They should be well groomed, present themselves well and stay healthy.
24. Be kind to animals
Children should be kind to animals and love them. They should not throw random objects at them and should take care of them.
25. Avoid interrupting
Children should wait for their turn to speak and not interrupt while others are speaking. Interrupting tells the person speaking that you don't care what they have to say. Talking over people and interrupting is a bad habit. Teach your kids to wait for their turn in a conversation because it encourages patience and respect for others’ speaking time.
26. Use polite language
Teaching language etiquette is vital because it builds the groundwork for good communication and interpersonal skills. Using digital media effectively and strategically can improve children's language skills, especially politeness, kindness and respect.
27. Ask for permission before posting pictures of others
Children should obtain the permission of the person in the photograph before posting their picture on social media. This teaches them to respect others’ privacy. They should understand the importance of consent.
28. Do not engage in cyberbullying
The act of cyberbullying not only hurts the child emotionally, but they are prone to being targeted in groups online and offline leading to social isolation, harassment, and mental stress that may even lead to suicidal attempts. Not engaging in cyberbullying promotes a safe online environment for your kids as well as other kids.
29. Respect others’ opinion
Children should respect everyone’s opinions. They should be open-minded and be able to understand everyone’s point of view.
30. Limit screen time
Limiting screen time for children balances digital interaction with real-world activities. Digital screens radiate blue rays, which can cause harmful effects like insomnia, eye problems, etc, on prolonged exposure to them. Additionally, they should put off all their gadgets during mealtimes and 30 minutes before bedtime.
Rome was not built in a day. So, instilling these habits in your children might be a bit of hard work for parents, but they are worth your time and effort. Thus, teaching children good manners, by guiding them with patience and consistency, equips them with essential social skills that would benefit them throughout their lives and help them to become good Samaritans.
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Ankita Das is a professional in the education sector. She has a calm and collected demeanor and a very pleasant and amiable personality. After earning her master's degree in chemistry from the University of Calcutta, she worked as a subject matter expert in chemistry for several companies, including Vaidik Eduservices, Chegg India Pvt. Ltd., and Working Giant. Additionally, she has mentored several students who have achieved success in their respective fields. She came to Bambinos because of her passion for teaching and her love of English, and she wants to make a difference in the company she works for.
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