Ethics and things should you say to your children

 Ethics and things should you say to your children
Kids Should Know

 1: When asking for something, say "Please."

2: When receiving something, say "Thank you."

3: Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking.

4: If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation.

5: When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.

6: The world is not interested in what you dislike. Keep negative opinions to yourself, or between you and your friends, and out of earshot of adults.

7: Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.

8: When people ask you how you are, tell them and then ask them how they are. 

9: When you have spent time at your friend's house, remember to thank his or her parents for having you over and for the good time you had. 

10: Knock on closed doors -- and wait to see if there's a response -- before entering.

11: When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.

 12: Be appreciative and say "thank you" for any gift you receive. In the age of e-mail, a handwritten thank-you note can have a powerful effect.

13: Never use foul language in front of adults. Grown-ups already know all those words, and they find them boring and unpleasant. 

14: Don't call people mean names. 

15: Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. Teasing shows others you are weak, and ganging up on someone else is cruel. 

16: Even if a play or an assembly is boring, sit through it quietly and pretend that you are interested. The performers and presenters are doing their best.

17: If you bump into somebody, immediately say "Excuse me."

18: Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public.

 19: As you walk through a door, look to see if you can hold it open for someone else.

20: If you come across a parent, a teacher, or a neighbor working on something, ask if you can help. If they say "yes," do so -- you may learn something new.

21: When an adult asks you for a favor, do it without grumbling and with a smile. 

22: When someone helps you, say "thank you." That person will likely want to help you again. This is especially true with teachers!

23: Use eating utensils properly. If you are unsure how to do so, ask your parents to teach you or watch what adults do. 

24: Keep a napkin on your lap; use it to wipe your mouth when necessary. 

25: Don't reach for things at the table; ask to have them passed.