tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post5774820826406547733..comments2023-10-10T09:27:56.468-07:00Comments on Samantha Combs Writes!: Aren't Children Being Taught Manners Anymore?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17783063839921214559noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-54025530245101793672012-02-14T08:36:50.215-08:002012-02-14T08:36:50.215-08:00Thanks Derek!
I think this post is a great idea. I...Thanks Derek!<br />I think this post is a great idea. I have a 2 year old and let me tell you even though I have tried to teach him some manners (he can say please and thank you) he is still very active. Getting him to behave in a restaurant has been one of my biggest battles. He is finally getting it! It has been a very long process of getting up and down with him so he does not disturb others. www.mommiespms.commommiespmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293413129406592926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-18587169420652332062012-02-14T08:17:45.713-08:002012-02-14T08:17:45.713-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.mommiespmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293413129406592926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-65251843430860576892012-02-09T18:42:47.198-08:002012-02-09T18:42:47.198-08:00These are terrific comments! I, too, believe the ...These are terrific comments! I, too, believe the true criminal is the inattentive of self-absorbed parents. And like Kathy, I am secretly thrilled when my children;s manners are complimented.<br />Derek - I will ck out the book and you must know, my kids are required to ask permission to leave the table even at home.<br />Book Chatter Cath - I hope your kids continue to be the ones that behave and chances are when they need money from the Granparents later in life, and they will, a child who behaves is likely to be the one that repays! Funny saying from my grandfather from a long time ago! He played favorites too! (luckily I was on the receiving end!)<br />Glad and surprised the nerve my post made. Lindsay, I have taken your advise before in the form of asking for another table....pointedly.<br />Thanks all for the fun comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17783063839921214559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-55173673951971126992012-02-09T06:38:02.824-08:002012-02-09T06:38:02.824-08:00What bothers me more than the misbehaving children...What bothers me more than the misbehaving children are the parents who totally tune them out. I can't recall the number of times I've been in a family restaurant and observed a toddler in a highchair, and the floor around the table resembles the remains of an exploded refrigerator. Then the parents pick up and leave it all behind without apparently noticing the mess. Ugh!Cordelia Dinsmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704456269484202163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-47497086469894347212012-02-09T06:08:05.299-08:002012-02-09T06:08:05.299-08:00I know exactly what you're saying, but I have ...I know exactly what you're saying, but I have to admit I get a certain smug glee out of watching other people's kids misbehave. At least it's not mine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-80397841923916924702012-02-09T05:05:59.931-08:002012-02-09T05:05:59.931-08:00My daughter was a brat until daddy packed us all u...My daughter was a brat until daddy packed us all up and left before the meal was served: ONE TIME. That's all it took to teach her what bad behavior earns. My son is perfect. Often he's the only child in the place, and he's the first to order duck or quail or sushi. He's rapt as the specials are being read (Old Soul). Kids behave the way you let them--unless they have special needs, of course. Fun post!Ann Montclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415984638303821813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-5297015274936988532012-02-09T04:12:33.418-08:002012-02-09T04:12:33.418-08:00My twenty-one year old still says excuse me and &q...My twenty-one year old still says excuse me and "thank you for supper, Mom." He never acted up - unless he wanted to go to the play area at a certain fast food restaurant! No, I believe the buck stops with the parents - the role models. Boundaries, rules and yes, manners need to be put in place, else how would the kid know any different? Great post, Samantha!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-64922315730807444932012-02-09T02:08:40.622-08:002012-02-09T02:08:40.622-08:00I can recall being taught, and asking, "May I...I can recall being taught, and asking, "May I leave the table," as a child, and thought nothing of it. Try that nowadays and you'll probably be accused of breaching a child's human rights. Incidentally, can I shamelessly plug a book written by a friend of mine. It's called Mommies' Priceless Moments, by Amanda E Johnson, and it includes all kinds of parental confessions, anecdotes and horror stories.DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-30382693373889593812012-02-09T00:52:42.538-08:002012-02-09T00:52:42.538-08:00My situation is slightly different.
My kids have ...My situation is slightly different.<br /><br />My kids have been taught to respect their elders, in particular their Grandparents. My siter-in-laws kids have not. <br />When we all get together for family functions my well behaved kids are just that, and my s-i-l's kids run amuck and have filthy mouths and the parents and grandparents say nothing...but when one of mine on a rare occasion, acts up they are hawled over the coals by their grandparents...totally unfair and whats worse my kids know they are singled out :(<br /><br />Kids will be kids but parents NEED to be parents!!Book Chatter Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393725854362507447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-56540348775675291442012-02-09T00:08:24.023-08:002012-02-09T00:08:24.023-08:00You've hit one of my buttons with this post, S...You've hit one of my buttons with this post, Samantha. There's nothing that annoys me more than parents who don't take responsibility for their kids. Many parents ignore the behaviour for the 'quiet life.' They don't like confrontation or simply don't know how to discipline their children, and the rest of us suffer.<br />When I go to a restaurant with my daughter, I expect exemplary manners. But I plan ahead. I always bring paper and colouring pens so she can draw, and believe it or not I actually talk to her (yes parents you can talk to your children) to keep her occupied. We always have a great time.Amaleen Isonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686047513429707212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893796654996201296.post-8778626543889347862012-02-08T22:12:45.030-08:002012-02-08T22:12:45.030-08:00The next time it happens I'd complain to the m...The next time it happens I'd complain to the manager. If that didn't work and someone was pulling your hair then I'd tell the parent that if it didn't stop now you'd call the police and have them charged with assault. Either that or pull the kids hair and see what they think of itLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716003019499843582noreply@blogger.com