Raising Lexington
Raising Lexington: Excuse Me, Where Are Your Manners?
It seems like teaching children manners has taken a back seat to almost everything but the eye rolling ends today.
I am a fun mom. Really, ask anyone. Ask my kids, my husband and my friends. I love having fun, pushing the routine from time to time, and a good belly laugh makes my day. But when it comes down to manners, even a fun mom has to be shown a little respect. I think it hit me when my kids started karate a few weeks ago and even Sensei Diana demanded a little respect. She would not accept "Yeah" as a child’s answer when asked a question. She requested eye contact, a calm body and a proper "Hello" and "Goodbye." I like Sensei Diana! Boy, those kids listened and listened happily. I decided then, and after a brief Facebook conversation I had with a few fellow moms, to renew my quest for good manners. Manners always been important to me, but …
