Does anyone have any manners anymore?

Question

It seems parents dont teach their children manners, or they just dont bother using them, even adults. My mom taught me manners and I use them, and don't think I''m being "holyer than thou" because that is not the case.It is just the truth I use my manners, thats all there is to it

. I'm not saying everyone doesn't use their manners, but a good amount of people seem to have forgotton, about them or something. =(((

Sorry about that. I mean SOME parents. lol sorry

Answer 1

It is true that alot of people don't seem to teach manners or respect or eddicate anymore. I was raised to send thank you cards, place my hands on my lap, no elbows on the table, and to say please, thank you, and pardon me. I am very very lucky that my children have followed me in the art of kindness, and that I have a husband who also believes our children should have manners. Thank you.

Answer 2

No.

I don't think that "some" parents are teaching their kids manners.

We are actually moving to a different town in a different state soon, because of this issue.

Around where we live now, the kids just run wild with no care in the world. It's nuts.

There is stealing, property damage, teenage alcohol abuse, pregnacy, fights, rapes, ditching school, extreme vulgarity, lack of parental respect, lack of adult respect for any adult, lying, smoking, drinking in school, & so much more.

And when I talk about this ... all this lack of morals & manners. In our lil town, I am talking about 14 years old and younger.

Not even high school age.

I really want to get to this new town that I have been to where the overall morals in kids and adults is amazing.

Where I can raise my kids and not worry so much about what they are seeing at school. Just let them be kids. Like kids should be.

People tell is us we have very good kids and we are very proud, but I wish my kids had a better environment to grow up in.

My wish is coming true, we are moving!

Answer 3

If a parent does not have manners how can they teach their children? I also was taught manners. It goes back to the biblical saying do unto others as you would have them so unto you. Instead of thinking about yourself, think of the other person. We all have to live on this planet and it helps to respect one another. Unfortnately we have too many self-absorbed people that we live among that say ME first. To be fair, some people are just not thinking and are in a world of their own so they may appear rude. Don't take it personal.

Answer 4

Most parents rely on tv now to teach their children. Parents are working all the time and don't have time for manners. A lot of kids are just brats who wouldn't use manners anyway. My parents didn't teach me manners. I taught myself.

Answer 5

A lot of kids are being taught to be more vocal to adults. I remember when I was being raised, my parents taught me that it was impolite to speak out of turn and/or interrupt adults (for a non emergency matter) while they were speaking. I believe it worked well for me in the long haul because I have learned to be a great listener. My nephew, who is seven, has not been taught this and regularly disrespects his teachers, parents..even grandparents by demanding their attention. He doesn't have the idea that adults (as long as they aren't trying to harm you) should be respected. I am trying to teach him this before it is completely too late.

Answer 6

I think parents are neglecting that aspect of raising their children and it will really not help them succeed.

It is probably due to the fact that the parents have so many obligations that they handle one more aspect of child rearing.

I do like being around people with manners too.

Answer 7

So many things are falling by the wayside. I remember when we used to dress up to travel - go on an airplane. We had so many things that we valued and it's not there anymore.