I think that there is a place in Schools for an
etiquette class.......children of today need to learn basic manners and stance. A simple excercise of how and when to say please and thankyou, how to address peaple and introduce themselves, how to shake hands when meeting someone, how to sit up straight, walk tall, look someone in the eye and even use cutlery correctly would be a bonus! do you agree?
2007-02-27 01:19:28 · 23 answers · asked by doingitallforwrenches 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ok to the 1st answer.....yes but in a lot of cases they obviously don't.....who taught the parents? No one, so they can't teach the children.
2007-02-27 01:25:49 · update #1
To I'm spartacus...will you be my new business partner....I am so insensed with this I am going for Government funding!
2007-02-27 01:28:47 · update #2
Yes Yes Yes!
I was actually discussing this with my Husband recently, I wish there had been "Deportment" classes at school, then I might have learned to walk properly, have good posture and how to get in and out of a car without flashing anything. Then again, its like Home Economics, when I was at school, Home Ec was being phased out in favour of "life skills" or some such rubbish. As a consequence, at 31 years old, I can't cook properly, budget with any degree of sucess etc.
There must be some kind of happy medium, where schools teach all the modern stuff like IT etc, but also teach deportment, cooking, cleaning, budgeting etc.
2007-02-27 01:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by lululaluau 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is not just a problem with children.Check out the shopping centres,crowded transport,public conveniences etc. nobody really cares about anybody else anymore. We live in a society where those with the most toys win,we don't have time to be nice/thoughtful, we must get in front of the car in front or the next person in the queue. There are a FEW nice,considerate people,there are a LOT of people who appear friendly until they are crossed or they disagree, then there are LOADS of cheats and liars,they always get what they want,always seem to 'gain respect/promotions' and then there are millions of crooks. I'm not an old fuddy duddy and I do understand your point, I am just trying to explain some of the reasons children are as they are.
2007-02-27 03:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by Geggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher, I feel as if you have to incorporate these things into your classroom by rules and procedures. I spend the first 2 weeks going over rules and acceptable behaviors. The most important way to teach these things is to model them in the the teacher's behavior. Some things like the cutlery are out, because there is just not enough time in the day.
2007-02-27 01:30:33 · answer #3 · answered by Carnac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that most 30 something parents of today were taught basic good manners, but have decided that they don't have to abide by the same rules as their parents. Judging by todays standards I would say that it would be diddicult for teachers to teach manners in school as todays parents would be in there complaining and saying that their Johnny or Sarah shouldn't be in that class wiv all them over little bl---ers
2007-02-27 01:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your ideas should be adopted by schools - especially as we have hoards of parents who have no concept of good manners. I further think that when any child joins a new school they should have a meeting with all teachers and introduce themselves in a polite manner which can help build trust.
Love to help. Though my cynism and confidence are barriers - still who knows? A radical new path must be established before it really is too late. By the way, I used to be a secondary school teacher - though mostly overseas. It was when I returned to Uk, that problems led me to abandon the profession.
2007-02-27 01:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by I'm Sparticus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with you. I think kids today have no manners or discipline and I blame the parents. If they don't want to do the job at home I think teaching them at school is a very good idea!
2007-02-27 01:24:25 · answer #6 · answered by Pearl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think this is an excellent idea! It's actually not a new idea because way back when, there were classes on etiquette and manners. Now that those classes do not exist anymore, look at what a society we have become.
2007-02-27 02:42:36 · answer #7 · answered by pathfindercia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. When I went to school (I am 50) things were very strict. For example standing up when a teacher entered the room. Holding open doors for people older than us, not speaking unless spoken to, We were not allowed to eat or drink on the roads (if we were caught we got detention), giving up our seats on the buses, waiting our turn. And all of the items you suggest. But of course most of this was drummed into us BEFORE we even went to school from our parents at home.
2007-02-27 01:27:13 · answer #8 · answered by London Girl 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Brilliant idea. I also think that teachers should have courses on manners and understanding. How can our children learn, if the adults dont know how to act. Its a fabulous idea. Go For it.
2007-02-27 02:04:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree totally with you - why not approach your local TV station with the idea - they make back you Good Luck - and well done in bringing light into a situation that is obviously not being achieved by everyone at home.
2007-02-27 03:57:29 · answer #10 · answered by deep in thought 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋