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}une-}uly, 1970
these opportunities are the rich possi–
bilities mealtimes offer for the
social
and emotional developmmt of children.
They are times to help chi ldren learn
socially acceptable behavior, develop
good personality traits and social poise,
practice restraint through refraining
from eating until all have been served,
and show respect and concero for the
feelings of others through the use of
good table manners and the avoidance
of conversational topics that may offend.
"Finally, mealtime offers opportu–
nities to give children responsibilities,
somewhat
akin
to the chores of another
generation, that not only aid in the
development of manipulative skills but,
even more important, give children
status in the family. Perhaps those who
think this sounds fantastic should be
reminded that we eat three meals daily,
lasting from ten minutes to an hour,
365 days each year, and that most chil–
dren live at home for the first seventeen
years of their lives or longer"
(Meat
Managemenl,
by Faye Kinder, pages 2-
3).
Mealtime is an excellent opportunity
to teach children proper etiquette.
You'll be glad you did when you take
them out to dinner or restaurant diniog.
Ill -mannered children are annoying
and embarrassing in a restaurant. Ner–
vous parents nagging at their olfspring
are out of place in the serene atmo–
sphere created by most restaurants.
Besides, children who Jearn proper
manners at home are more at ease
socially. They develop confidence in
meeting and being in the presence of
others. This confidence aids the devel–
opment of the whole personality.
Tips for the Home
Here are sorne tips on teaching man–
ners in the home. First, parents shouJd
learn how to instruct and correct chil–
dren at dinner. Never nag at children
over dinner in order to get them to use
proper manners. But instead, make a
game situation out of learning proper
manners, and the children will take to it
readily.
Second, don't confuse your children
by giving them al! the rules of etiquette
at one time. Teach them one or two
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