How early can one start teaching a child basic manners?
Children learn manners, along with loads of other things, from their parents. There is no specific age as such to begin learning. It is an ongoing process because kids grow up watching their parents interact with others and take cues from them how to act and behave. As author Colin Greer says, “Good manners are more than simply knowing what to say, and when they’re built on empathy; on respecting other people’s rights and personal space; and on treating them as equals who deserve the same common courtesy that we do.” So, the real question should be, “How civil am I with others since I am the role model for my child!” As soon as children start to talk, you can start with simple things like prompting them to say “please” and “thank you” at appropriate times. This also means you get into the habit of saying it yourself. Parenting where the tenet is “Do as I say and not as I do” will never achieve anything. Children look up to you and believe that you have all the answers and know exactly
