What the best way to teach children respect manners and kindness?

Question

What the best way to teach children respect manners and kindness?

Answer 1

always be open with them, talk to them about things, show tolerance for others, remind them to say please and thank you, and of course set the example.

Answer 2

Spare the rod and spoil the child!

Answer 3

by setting them a good example.  Which is my new years resolution

Answer 4

my opinion is to start out young and find a way to discipline them when they don't. and you have to be consistent with teaching them. a big part is by the way you treat them and how they see you treat others. GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A GREAT NEW YEAR FILLED WITH NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS!!!!!

Answer 5

They learn by example. Show them how to behave. Kids need strong, firm parents who exercise discipline at the same time as being loving and supportive.

Answer 6

Be kind and respectful towards them.

Catch them being kind and respectful and praise them for it.

Answer 7

It sounds harsh but kids these days need a good whippin....a couple of good azz  whippins should straighten them right up.....worked for my kids.

Everybody keeps saying by example....its almost 2008 not 1978 times have changed kids have changed to learn by example is just a cliche these days you have to be physical.

Answer 8

Being an example for them and correcting them when they mess up.

Answer 9

Teach them by example.  Respect them and practise what you tell them.  They will follow your example.  If they begin to learn bad habits from their friends at school etc then tell them that  bad habits and unkindness are not acceptable in your family. Try not to be angry with them but explain your reasons.  Reward good behaviour.

Answer 10

By your own example also by the example of your friends.

Children are not stupid, they see what you do and who you choose to spend your time with.

Answer 11

responsibility, and example

Answer 12

Give them praise when they are polite.  When they are impolite, explain to them that it makes the other person feel bad.

Answer 13

beat the c**p out of them..lol...no seriously if you show manners yourself then your children will follow your shining example

Answer 14

By example. Always by example.

Answer 15

by treating them with respect,manners and kindness.

Answer 16

parents with good old family values but they seem to be in short supply

Answer 17

by example

Answer 18

Love and affection. Example, example, example!

Answer 19

Be a good role model and be strong and consistent.  Don't let personal desires get in the way.  For example,  I am a divorced father and I have my kids half the time.  I like to go out and party with my friends, but when I have the kids I rarely leave them to go out with friends.  I always want my kids to know they are number 1 in all circumstances.  My friends don't like that, but it just gives an opportunity for my real friends to shine and be supportive of me.  In the end, your children will respect you much more if you are consistent and lead by example.  This is why immature people should not have children.  The children grow up confused about eventhe simple things in life, and then they find they can rely on their friends for guidance instead of their parents.

Answer 20

do it yourself.

Really teach them to be personable and to say please/thank you instead of wasting your time on yes ma'am and no sir. It's much more important to be polite and chatty then to be rude but say ma'am etc.

Answer 21

Give 'em a cuff around the ear whenever they step out of line.

Answer 22

Are you aware you posted this on the Ag. site?

Are they your own kids (sons/daughters)?

A relatives, other people's kids, students?

If they are your own children your niece/nephews.

Re-post on the Child Development and Family sites.

Someone else's kids.

Child care and teaching sites.

The Devil Worship site...maybe not.

I guess you might get other views on this Ag site.

Enroll your child in a 4-H (ages 8-19)

or FFA program (high school age).

He/she will learn how to care for animals,

which should make him/her a better person.

Also interact with other kids and adults,

fairs, shows, competitions etc.

If you are still having problems.

Sent him/her to my friends pig farm to clean out the pens.

It's difficult to act s****. when you are covered with sh**.

Best Wishes :)

Answer 23

It all starts with the home and the parents. Set a good example and it will be copied.

Happy New Year.

Answer 24

starting from their youngest years and following through,teaching them to respect others,and hopefuly they might pass it on to the next generation,sadly that didnt happen for the last couple.

Answer 25

there is an old saying  monkey see monkey do and that is a truth as you do so will your child since he/she thinks if mom/dad does it it must be ok.

Answer 26

when they swear, tell them off. when they are disrespectful, tell them off. when they shout at an elder or are rude, tell them off. put thme on the naughty step as Super Nanny says.  Ground them. no spending blah blah. but does it really help? i dunno. i wouldnt ground or no spending but i dunno. everyone different. a lot of love, hugs and care and attention works well,. depends what the child is like and if its only child and whatever.

Answer 27

well u must teach them manners and kindness kindly.

if u yell at them and scream they will not liten to u. show them a fun way to be respectful and kindful. tell the there's much more fun ways to be kind to others and respect the property's of others. tell them to sit down. have a little chat with them. play a game with them that shows how to respect, have manners, and show how to be kind.

Answer 28

sometimes you dont need to teach them... just show them good examples....

Answer 29

show them by example,kids are like sponges,they suck up  what they see.ifyou are respectful and kind,they will be influenced ,,,maybe if everyone did ,,in theory,,,we could wipe out disrespect and meanspiritedness in our lifetime

Answer 30

through example, and by explaining why they are a good thing. Remind them whenever possible, but not too much so that they get sick of hearing it

Answer 31

Be respectful, have good manners and be kind yourself to set a good example, then ensure they follow use positive praise and say that was respectful / kind etc so they know what is expected of them !