Stopping rudeness in children is a four-step process, combining awareness, modeling and practice. 1. Awareness-makes children aware when they are engaging in behavior that is not acceptable. If the rudeness is verbal, understand that there are two parts to communication:…
Children who are allowed to grow up engaging in rude, disrespectful or impolite behavior are generally not well liked by others, as kids and later as adults. Self-esteem problems often result when peers avoid that child and it’s tough to…
This is a difficult word to tackle when it comes to children. "I am proud to be an American. Because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth as long as he has two pieces of bread."…
While lying is generally nothing to worry about for most children, parents and teachers can and should strive to teach honesty. In Connection Parenting [Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, Inc., 2005], author Pam Leo reminds us that if we want our children to…
What to do when the child lies: 1. REINFORCE THE TRUTH: When children tell the truth we must let them know how very pleased we are of them for being honest, also at the same praise them for understanding the…
Why do Some Children Lie? Children lie for various reasons: • Lying is actually typical, age-appropriate behavior for children throughout certain stages of childhood. Louise Bates Ames mentions lying in the book "Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and Wonderful" (Dell, 1976). Ames…
Boasting and Lying Acting is like lying. The art of lying well. I'm paid to tell elaborate lies. Mel Gibson Never exaggerate your faults, your friends will attend to that. Bob Edwards Webster’s Dictionary states to speak with exaggeration,excessive pride…
Envy and Jealousy Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own. Harold Coffin Don't waste time on jealousy. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. Mary Schmich Envy and jealousy are very close in meaning:…
The Power of Noticing and What does Kindness Looks Like? 1. Noticing is a specific skill that is often confused with judging. A common response to seeing a child being helpful is to say, "Good job" or "Thank you." Looking…
Kindness Kindness is a little thing that means a lot. It can easily be sought. If only you would give it a try to a friend passing by, as it would brighten your day in a surprising way. It will…