Well, yes, they are. Saw a great example at the store yesterday.
The father was carefully examining the clothing and he asked his son, "Do you think you would like this one?" (I wasn't watching them at first, so I only overheard that part. The writer in me is a BIG Harriet the Spy type, LOL.) Anyways. The son then said in a kind, pleasant tone, "Yes, sir." He sounded SINCERE, not bored, not sarcastic, sin-cere. It was such a rare thing to hear around these parts, I had to turn around and get a look at the pair to see if they looked as much like nice people as they sounded, and they did. Not a trace of over-strictness or fear on either's faces.
Don't know if this matters, but someone might ask: they were black, child about six or seven, father about forty to fifty years.
If all parents and kids were like those two, this world would get along SO much better, I believe.
What do you think?
2006-10-01 09:19:34 · 5 answers · asked by *babydoll* 6 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I did. They smiled at me like, "What you talking about?" but I could tell they were proud of being caught doing good.
2006-10-01 10:47:19 · update #1
It was a nice contrast to some of the other people shopping in the store. I know it's hard; my own kids aren't "Yes, Ma'am" and "Yes, Sir" sorts, but they do try to show respect and I try to instill it the best I can in the situation we have.
2006-10-01 10:49:36 · update #2
I think that everyone should stop & tell the parents what well behaved children they have when they witness a child with good manners. So much attention is paid to the ones misbehaving which sometimes it seems why the child misbehaved in the first place... to get attention, even if it is negitive. No one ever seems to stop and praise a well behaved child for their nice manners. Not mention the parents might appreciate knowing that they are doing something right.
2006-10-01 09:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think religion plays a big part in raising children. I teach Primary to the kids at my church and the lessons are so good and I think if left to the parents would be otherwise missed. We teach about Choosing The Right and how it's sometimes easier to not say anything or to lie but that doing the right thing is not always the easy thing. We teach about being kind to others as Jesus was. We teach about being grateful.
Also I think it has more impact with the children when it comes from someone other than their parent ya know?
I am truly grateful to have the gospel in my life and my kids' life :)
2006-10-01 19:40:30 · answer #2 · answered by Ponderpink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am currently *trying* to raise a respectful child, and its very hard. Peers are a huge influence, and being repectful isn't "cool". People often comment about how polite my son is, and my response is always "thank you, he has to be". He is, but its because I've shown him through my own actions but also he will get reminded (and something punished, if warranted) if he isnt. Its up to the parents, even if its hard.
2006-10-01 17:18:52 · answer #3 · answered by puddleduck 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, it seems that people these days are loosing control of their children...
they are letting the poor little 8th grade girls dress up like they are 20 and wear so much makeup that they look like clowns.
the parents cannot be so afraid of "being mean" to their children, by "being mean" they are acctualy doing the nice thing. by raising a well rounded child who knows how to communicate they will succeed so much farther in their life. no company will want to hire a bratty clown looking girl.
2006-10-01 22:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by X3HeartX3 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I don't wonder that.... I surround myself with people WHO DO.
Perhaps in the bigger picture of life, but I only live in my little photo of life so I get to choose who I have in it.
aaaaaaaaaah choices !!! Isn't life grand ? !!!
2006-10-01 19:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋