8 Good Manners That Need To Be Taught To Children From An Early Age

Illustration teaching manners to children (Pexels/Kampus Production)

JAKARTA – Politeness includes speech, behavior, and respect for others. Politeness needs to be taught to children from childhood so that they will get used to it when they grow up.

Reported by Boldsky, Tuesday, August 31, to start teaching, parents can use the simplest way, such as the following 8 lists below.

1. Saying “thank you” and “please”

Saying "thank you" and "please" needs to be made a habit. You can teach your child even before he goes to school. You do this by giving an example of saying these two words when you need help or receive help.

2. Apologize

In contrast to the words that are expressed when receiving or needing help. The word "sorry" is said when you make a mistake. It is also said when sorry and requests for permission to do something.

3. Respect parents and elders

In the norms of decency in society, respect for parents and elders needs to be taught to children. Starting from how to speak to parents to treat older people politely.

4. Orderly at the dining table

From a young age, children need to be introduced to eating utensils and their functions. The simplest functions of plates, spoons, and forks. Then teach them how to sit and eat politely.

5. Teach to be a good listener

Everyone needs to learn polite behavior at this fifth point, which is to be a good listener. Before the sentence is finished, teach not to cut and think about the words that are appropriate or not to be said.

6. Provide assistance to those in need

From the immediate environment, for example, when you need help picking up an item. Parents can initiate or provide examples of behavior to provide assistance to those in need. More broadly, you can teach how to give a helping hand to others.

7. Treat others well

Parents can provide illustrations with stories or fairy tales that describe appropriate ways to treat others. Children also need to know that if they don't want to be treated badly, it's important to treat others well.

8. Respect others

Even to their peers, children also need to respect. Not mocking or demeaning one another. Respectful behavior towards others, if taught from an early age, can be useful in preventing bullying.

Also teach them not to discriminate based on skin color, wealth, occupation, race, gender, or religion.