Edge City by Terry and Patty LaBan for February 11, 2025

Self example is best way to teach

Don’t let her have what she wants if she won’t say please and thank you!

The proper phrasing is “May I have a drink, please.”Don’t make me rap you on the knuckles with a ruler, like my Grade 4 teacher did to me.

Here’s a good reason. You won’t get a drink without saying it.

That request wouldn’t call for a ‘please’ normally (with respectful kids). But parents made a rule in the previous strip, and so – yes – there’s a good reason for a ‘please.’

The golden rule, the effect of reciprocity, advance kindness and respect in anticipation of receiving respect and kindness in return.

Parents who demonstrate respect and politeness have a better chance at having children who are polite and respectful

Teaching manners to kids is a persistent responsibility………

For a therapist she has no clue

As with so many of life’s valuables, respect is not given, it’s earned. Some may enjoy advanced credit, but the bill does come due.

I do hope this is not happening in the real world. I know adults and others are rude, don’t use please or say thank you, etc…..so I guess children are following the example of “adults”.