{"id":424,"date":"2012-02-16T05:06:18","date_gmt":"2012-02-16T13:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/?p=424"},"modified":"2012-02-16T05:06:18","modified_gmt":"2012-02-16T13:06:18","slug":"10-common-reasons-kids-should-say-thank-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/02\/16\/10-common-reasons-kids-should-say-thank-you\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Common Reasons Kids Should Say Thank You"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Saying thank you is second nature to most people and we tend to take this simple expression of gratitude for granted. However, because it\u2019s so common, a thank you left unsaid becomes a glaring omission. Parents who don\u2019t teach their children to say thank you are doing a great disservice to their children. People think kids who don\u2019t say thanks are just plain rude. Here are 10 common reasons you should teach your kids to say thank you.<\/p>\n

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  1. Manners <\/strong>\u2013 First of all, it\u2019s just good manners to say thank you. Kids need to learn socially acceptable behavior early and have it reinforced throughout their childhood. Thank you should be two of the first words a child learns to say, after please of course.<\/li>\n
  2. Respect <\/strong>\u2013 Saying thank you shows respect, especially to adults. Parents should teach their children that not showing gratitude is disrespectful and frowned upon by others.<\/li>\n
  3. Show gratitude<\/strong> \u2013 Of course, a simple thanks shows gratitude and lets the giver know the gift is appreciated. Even the smallest gesture should be acknowledged when it\u2019s given freely.<\/li>\n
  4. Polite<\/strong> \u2013 Kids should learn how to be polite to others and saying thank you is part of that process. First you say please<\/em>, then thank you<\/em>, follow up with a your welcome<\/em> and repeat often.<\/li>\n
  5. Appreciated<\/strong> \u2013 People really appreciate it when kids say thank you and they notice when it\u2019s omitted. When children are unable to express their appreciation for a gift in person, they should be encouraged to send thank you notes.<\/li>\n
  6. Etiquette<\/strong> \u2013 Saying thank you is just part of proper etiquette that all parents should teach their children. They need to know what\u2019s expected of them to get along in polite society and improper etiquette won\u2019t get them very far.<\/li>\n
  7. Good example<\/strong> \u2013 Kids who can give an unprompted thank you when it\u2019s required are a good example to their peers and siblings. Politeness is contagious and should be generously shared as often as possible.<\/li>\n
  8. Reflects well<\/strong> \u2013 When people observe children saying a polite thank you, it reflects well on their parents. On the other hand, when that simple gesture is omitted, it really reflects poorly. Most adults will wonder who\u2019s raising this rude child.<\/li>\n
  9. Shows maturity<\/strong> \u2013 Polite children appear much more mature than their rude peers and their more likely to gain respect from adults. Kids should be encouraged to say thank you by letting them know it\u2019s the grown up thing to do.<\/li>\n
  10. Good habits<\/strong> \u2013 Saying please and thank you are just good habits for kids to get into and it should become second nature to them. Repeated often enough, eventually they won\u2019t need to be reminded.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When teaching your children to say please and thank you, be sure to lead by example. Kids learn best by imitation, so make a point of saying thank you to them as well. Since the words thank you<\/em> can be difficult for toddlers who are just learning to talk, learning it in sign language first can be easier for them. It may become tedious to continually remind kids to say thank you, but eventually it will become second nature to them and they won\u2019t need to be reminded. Giving your children a strong foundation in good manners will serve them well throughout their lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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