Parents all want their children to be very polite and well-informed before everyone. This requires parents and children to work hard. Teaching child etiquette is a gradual process. Of course, this process is long and hard. If you can set an example in your life and have patience, they will eventually learn etiquette well.

1. Early childhood

a. Let the children learn politeness during this period. You must be polite and remember to say “please” and “thank you”.
b. Resonate with the child by discussing the feelings others have when they are hurt. For example, if you read the story of Cinderella to your child, you can tell the child that Cinderella is hurt because her stepmother’s daughter always bullying her.
c. Speak with children in turn. Don’t just let the children listen to you. You must ask the children to say what they want to say. It doesn’t matter if it’s a bit difficult for children in this period.
d. Wash your hands before eating.
e. Remember to use your child’s bib or napkin for your child and encourage them to learn to use cutlery.
f. Let the children sit at the table and eat with a high chair, but the chair can only be used for meals. When they feel annoyed, let them leave the table.

2. Children 3 to 5 years old

This is the best time for children to learn etiquette. Children at this stage like some common rules and love to learn some new abilities to please you.

a. Put an emphasis on polite sentences. As the child grows up, introduce some types of sentences like “excuse me” and “you’re welcome”.
b. Change some things correctly. For example, if your child says “Give me a glass of water.” You can say, “May you please get me a glass of water?” and ask the child to repeat it. You will do this many times on different occasions, and this is a must.
c. Let the children learn to share. It may be difficult, for children at this stage. If your child is trying to take other children’s toys, you have to say, “It is wrong to take things from other people. How do you think others will think of you?”.
d. Teach children to do some simple housework so that they have the concept of helping their families. In addition, teach children some basic telephone etiquette.
e. You must be able to sit at the table for 15 to 20 minutes while you eat.
f. Please say when you want something. Use cutlery when eating, unless you are allowed to use your hands.
g. Do not casually comment on the food, if you do not want to eat the same food, just say: “No, thanks.” Remember to chew food with your mouth closed.
h. Have a good sitting posture, do not put your arm on the table. When you leave, say something.
i. Speaking indoors and outdoors—Tell your child where and where not to speak loudly.
j. Don’t be perfunctory when saying hello to someone or saying goodbye. Say hello to someone while making eye contact.