The Golden Rule Of Parenting:

Always behave the way you want your children to behave.

What you can expect…

• Sit at the table with family
• Help set and clear the table (with assistance)
• Participate in table conversation
• Use table utensils
• Serve and pass dishes
• Chew with the mouth closed

The relevant manners…

• Asks to be excused
• Is quiet during grace
• Participates in conversation during the meal
• Uses utensils and napkin
• Stays at the table until done
• Sits up (doesn’t drape over the table)
• Chews with mouth closed
• Doesn’t talk with mouth full

What a parent can do…

• MODEL, MODEL, MODEL
• REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT
• Be patient
• Have meals together as a family (good for family and a great opportunity for kids to learn and practice table manners)
• Encourage good posture at the table
• Pick 3 most important table rules or guidelines and focus on those
• Practice at home for meals away from home
• MODEL, MODEL, MODEL
• REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT