It’s My Turn!
In this video the children grab and fight for what they want, making enemies with everyone. But well mannered children ask for things politely and are willing to wait their turn making play more enjoyable for everyone.
Category: family
Vacation?
If you follow us on Instagram (read: please follow us on Instagram @the_manners_coach), you can probably tell that we’ve been spending lots of time at the beach. Since we saw a lot of other families there, too, we’re betting that you guys also have summer vacation plans. But we want to know: are your family… Continue reading Vacation?
Do I care if you made that??
Sometimes when other people make things, it is such a great accomplishment that our manners are not an issue: Of course we compliment them and honor the creation. But sometimes, the creation falls far short of magnificent, and it is important here to value the creator, even if the creation seems substandard in our perspective.… Continue reading Do I care if you made that??
Is Your MOM Your Slave?
In this video, lazy and demanding kids expect their mom to do everything for them at the snap of their fingers. But Mom already has plenty to do. Well mannered children know that they should do things for themselves, and if they need Mom’s help they must be patient.
Shut It!
In a hurry, details get overlooked. Hurrying can be part of life, but we shouldn’t make a habit of it. A habit of hurry can also bring sloppy habits as well. In this video, one hurriedly slammed drawer becomes several, and soon the whole room looks like a mess. It is better to build conscientious,… Continue reading Shut It!
To Grandmother’s House We Go
If we are inconsiderate, sometimes our worlds can shrink to be smaller than we even realize. In this case, a loving grandmother tries to access the shrunken worlds of her inconsiderate grandchildren, but she finds her grandchildren hopelessly out of her reach. Considerate grandchildren, on the other hand, realize that even important relationships are a… Continue reading To Grandmother’s House We Go
Can’t Mom just have one minute with her friend!?!
When Mom finally gets a chance to sit down and catch up with a friend, and when Dad tries to handle an important phone call, because the children won’t stop interrupting, the call and the visit are spoiled. But well-mannered children are able to wait their turns and let their parents pleasantly and successfully attend… Continue reading Can’t Mom just have one minute with her friend!?!
Dad will NOT be happy if he comes home to this!
Children are inconsiderate by dropping their shoes, bags, and coats right inside the door. When Dad comes home with his hands full, he meets up with their surprise welcome. In the mannered alternative, children immediately put their belongings in the proper places, and even with his hands full, Dad is able to get a real… Continue reading Dad will NOT be happy if he comes home to this!
Dad got something the kids want – who will get it!?!
Dad works hard, so when Mom brings him a special treat, he should be able to enjoy it. But the grabby children polish off the gift before he can blink, much less enjoy it. In the well-mannered alternative, both Dad and the children can enjoy treats.
Dad gets beat up in this messy bathroom!
When the morning rush hits an ill-mannered family bathroom, Dad gets a surprise that ruins an otherwise good morning. A good morning, however, is possible when the bathroom’s users act as if they care about the others who will come in after them.