Small things can always end up being something big. The following steps can help your child adopt good manners and will use them consistently.

Initially, make them learn to say thank you and please. Encourage them to use these words as they are the first step towards politeness and courteous.

• Practice what you preach. You know that kids are always watching, listening and learning from us and also imitate us- especially when we least expect it. The best way to make your kids learn something good is by being nice around them and be a good role model yourself. Always say please, thank you, hold the door for others, don’t interrupt others, smile at others and be kind to them. Exhibiting good behavior around your kids will also make them do the same.

• Emphasize the positive. If they don’t behave well then instead of scolding them pour praises that will encourage them to behave politely and also make them understand in a gentle manner. Yelling at kids can lead towards depression and anxiety and you don’t want to do that as screaming and yelling damages a child mentally and emotionally. You need to make your child exercise independence and grown-up-ness by being nice and exhibiting good manners instead of scolding them for refusing them.

• Always be consistent. Once you notice your child using polite words such as thank you, excuse me and please at home you can expect the same in public too. Kids are always easy when things around them are consistent otherwise making rules which apply to certain situations will only make them confused and difficult to follow.

• Keep good company around them. People you trust and can rely on, such as your child’s aunts. Aunts are very special for their nephews and nieces. They spoil them but also groom them and make things do a positive way. Aunts can be the best company for your child when you are not at home. So never hesitate to leave your child with their aunties because it is all fun when they are around.

• Last but not least, always be patient when it comes to your child. They might take time but they will learn gradually. Don’t lose it and keep them motivated to do what you want them to do.

• Finally, be consistent. As soon as your child is usually saying "please" and "thank you" at home, make that your expectation in public, too. Kids like consistency and a rule that applies only to certain situations will be confusing and become difficult to enforce.
  

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