Manners are not just so that people can fit into high society; manners are required in any social setting. Parents have the unique ability to teach manners to children because children are born with a desire to please their parents, even if they are not born with a desire to learn social skills. (Heins) Manners are actually based on love, concern, and empathy, not social status. Children learn manners from parents (and other guardians and role models) through observing and modeling themselves after the behavior of others, as well as through receiving instruction, suggestions, and reminders about their social behavior. Teaching children to consider other people's feelings is important. Table manners are important because of the significance of eating meals together in our culture. Telephone and message-taking manners are important because communication is vital to so many aspects of life, and it could put the child in danger if he...
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