365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children and Teens Learn Etiquette

This is one of the best all inclusive guides to etiquette I've come across. Perfect for all ages. None of this "manners is outdated" bull. None of the tripe that so called modern women believe such as confusing disrespect with equality. This is timeless good manners and etiquette that will never go out of style with those with proper values and self respect. Those who treat others as they would like to be treated. It covers everything such as: how to get along with others, table manners, digital tech rules of thumb, being positive and having a sense of humour, being a great guest and host, gift giving, social situations, etc. It's for my 10yo daughter but I find it a good read, too. Not condescending, well written, and I love that it says boys can be polite in this day of liberal women and if a girl is offended by the opening of a door or doesn't say thanks, then it's her that is rude. Good manners are priceless! Being nice never goes out of style. I hope my daughter finds a gentleman to marry like I found in her daddy. Books like this are refreshing to see others still hold up politeness and niceness as something that is wonderful.

Good book to inculcate manners in your children

Good book. Modern and in touch.

great book with daily activities. A practical guide through the days. I found it very useful!

I just got this book and flipped through it and read the first few chapters. 365 is a lot of manners coverage! You'll see current topics that are not included in the old yellowing pages of etiquette books from the past like "e-mail," but the old standards are there too that never change such as "addressing others properly." Check out the Table of Contents for what it covers. Why is it important to teach children manners? This should not be just another method of trying to control them. Teaching manners is a gift! How many uncomfortable situations can be avoided when we know what behavior is expected of us. Children like everyone want to fit in and be accepted. What I like best about this book is that these lessons, addressed to the parent, show respect for the child. For example: "Prompt your child in private about when to say please and thank you." (Is it not the height of rudeness to correct a child's manners in public?) "Children should not be prompted against their will to kiss people for whom they don't naturally feel affection." Let adults earn the affection of your children, while you insist on courtesy. When possible give the child a chance to act out the behavior in the lesson. This can be humorous and fun, and will make the lesson stick better. Some items can be made into a game: I'll give you a star sticker each morning that you say "Good morning" to me!