caseyjones955
Well-Known Member
Etiquette and respect are not inate and need to be taught, these are teachable moments and IMHO what you described is solid parenting. I also think the give-a-fuck gene is on the no fly list for a bit more than 70% of folks under 60. Its no accident that I work in geriatrics.
Seems kids are better off when dad is there to teach them the doos and donts of public conduct without a progressive touchy-feely sugar coating. Some things are hard rules for good reason. Once they have the concept of respect down most of these other things take care of themselves. Not only showing respect to others but also earning and insisting upon respect for themselves and their things. Everyone wins, including society in general when we refuse to raise kids to be entitled twats with no guidance or accountability.
