Etiquette plays a huge role in the upbringing of children. Thanks to the rules that have been grafted since childhood, they grow up polite, and understand how to behave in this or that situation. All the complexity consists only in the fact that the child needs to correctly present all the rules. It is best to do this in a playful form. For the executed rules the child should be praised in order to consolidate his success.
Behavior rules at the table
Etiquette for children at the table is not very different from the rules for adults. Do not overload it with unnecessary knowledge at the moment, for example, the difference between forks, glasses and the ability to use a knife. The child needs to know the basic rules, so that he does not spill anything, does not contaminate himself and the other, and also does not choke and gave less work to clean the table, which he ate.
Among the main rules can also be noted:
- To sit down at the table and start eating is necessary with all;
- before eating, you need to put a napkin on your knees, so as not to stain your clothes;
- to eat it is necessary with the closed mouth;
- you can not talk with your mouth full;
- you can get up from the table after permission of adults or together with everyone.
Parents not only have to explain to the child these rules, but also show their fulfillment by their own example. It is best if meals and dinners are shared.
Speech etiquette for children
The question of the ethics of communication for children is no less relevant than all the other rules of behavior. The child should be taught respect for the elders and teach him to express respect verbally. For example, the first to say hello to adults, do not get into the conversations of seniors, be sure to say goodbye to them. However, respect in the context of communication, he must show not only to the elders, but also to his peers, and to children younger than himself.
The child should know such words of gratitude, as thank you and please. If he is guilty of something, he should apologize to those he offended.
Guest etiquette for children
In the framework of the guest etiquette, parents should explain to their child how to behave as guests and host guests. The basic rules for children include the following:
- guests do not need to go without invitation;
- do not stay long at a party;
- go to visit only with a good mood;
- invite guests to come in advance;
- most welcome the guests and pay attention to all guests.
Games for children on etiquette
For young children who are not yet able to read, games and fairy tales are the best way to impart norms of behavior. Reading them about heroes who commit wrong actions and suffer from it, parents help the child to master the basic norms of etiquette. A good help in this matter are the rules proposed in the poetic form.
For games, you can also choose toys and dolls for which the child himself can act as a teacher. Such games are pleasant for children because they do not need to be an obedient student.
Teaching children etiquette at an older age is also possible through playing. For example, children can be offered some of the rules written on a piece of paper, and the continuation of each rule children will need to find independently.