Manners

Just like so many other things in life, if you set an example, they will learn. If you smile and say please and thank you, they will learn. Use a pleasant tone in your voice and they will learn that also. Have you known families who have a tone in their voice which they just use with the family and it isn't very pleasant? I have and I so didn't want that to happen in our house. When you are in the middle of raising a family it seems like forever but it really does go by quickly. The time, the chance is gone then. So, try to think of this every day. I know it is difficult but the discipline will pay off for the rest of your life.