I Want to Teach My Child About Manners An On-The-Go Guide for Busy Parents

by Bishop, Jennie

• ISBN13: 9780784717707
• ISBN10: 0784717702
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-05
• Publisher: B&H Kids

Summary

Busy parents like you long for help, hints, and solid strategies to enable their kids to learn how and when to use good manners. From proper behavior and politeness to knowing when to speak and when to listen, I Want to Teach My Child About Manners offers clear, concise information about the impact of manners plus tips, lists, charts, questions, and practical, interactive suggestions for helping your child...: Discover: that manners do matter-a lot! Understand: that good manners reflect our attitudes, Explore: how a lack of manners affects our relationships, Learn: the importance of proper etiquette and when to use it, Realize: that good manners show respect for God and others.

Author Biography

Jennie Bishop is a writer and speaker with a real passion for the ideals of purity and family. She is also the founder of PurityWorks, an international organization that specializes in lifetime purity training. Jennie lives in Florida with her husband, Randy, and two daughters.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Manners Always Matter	p. 8
Manners are learned behaviors	p. 8
Outward manners reflect inner attitudes	p. 12
Manners affect our relationships	p. 16
How We Speak	p. 22
Words are powerful first impressions	p. 22
Words are windows to the heart	p. 26
Rudeness hurts everyone	p. 30
Speech that's polite can delight!	p. 34
Our words to others speak volumes	p. 38
How We Behave	p. 46
Actions speak louder than words	p. 46
Show good manners at home	p. 50
Show good manners in public	p. 54
Show good manners with friends	p. 58
Show good manners at church	p. 64
How We Treat Others	p. 72
Good manners require grace	p. 72
Good manners reflect our love for God	p. 76
Good manners affect our lives in many ways	p. 86
More Resources	p. 92
Subpoint Index	p. 94
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