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Manner Tips

Mouth Manners Rule # 17

June Hines Moore

Rule:Parents should practice good mouth manners by praising and recognizing the achievements of their children.

Reason:Genuine and deserved praise will reinforce positive, constructive behavior.

Application:Be specific in saying good things about your child?s accomplishment, ?I liked the way you laid out your clothes last night for school today.? Don?t say, ?Well, it?s about time you laid out your clothes. I?ve told you often enough.?

Copyright 2003, June Hines Moore

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