3 Good Reasons It’s Worth the Trouble to Teach Your Child Good Manners
You’re wondering why I even bother?
Sometimes I wonder myself. It takes so much time, effort, and endless repeating.
Frustration.
So I was talking with our oldest son not too long ago. He’s grown-up, gone, and away at college.
And here’s what he told me over the phone . . .
“Thank you (ha! Did you hear that?). I never really understood why all the fuss about good manners. But you know, now that I’m out in the world . . . ? Well, I’m really glad you stuck with it. Because it’s come in handy out here.
I never realized how a simple “please” and “thank you” and looking someone straight in the eyes would go so far. But mom, it’s helped me with my relationships, with getting a job, and just getting around.“
Whew. All that trouble actually paid off!
All those multiple reminders and promptings.
Sometimes bordering on downright nagging.
It helped.
And he thanked me for it.
What d’ya know? It’s worth the trouble—more than worth it!
