Life’s Like This — As generation by generation goes by, it seems that people are becoming less and less polite. Manners that were once customary seem to be fading with time. No where does it appear more evident to me than in the behavior of our children. Children often forget to express thanks and appreciation for things people do for them, gifts they receive or they act in ways that are disrespectful. The truth is, so do we adults. We, as parents and adults, have the responsibility for teaching our children to be polite. When we are poor examples, how can we expect our children to be any better. Some people may say manners are a two-way street, but we are all responsible for our own behavior regardless of how others behave. According to a report cited by Reader’s Digest, most people think manners today are worse than they were 20 years ago. We shouldn’t underestimate the importance of instilling good manners in our children if we want them to grow up to be kinder and more considerate to others.
Life's Like This 