Etiquettes for Kids:

Proper table manners can be attained by vision but since they can’t be inherited like talking, walking or binding to rules! Learning manners will help your child in all aspects of life, also in every juncture later onwards.

Even if you pay a visit to any nearby restaurant, you would see kids dashing over the place making noises, showing ill-suited behavior and that definitely is not appreciated by most of the visitors. Not only that but coaching them about how to cope with patience, to make them it follow it especially if one goes out of control when hungry, upset and overjoyed. It is when and where the prosecution of Table Manners for children emerges.

A few things you should keep in mind while teaching table etiquette for kids or if you have the phrase ‘Proper Table Manners’ in your mind.

• Table Etiquettes:

Starting off with the basics, there are etiquettes for every action. Ask your child not to DRAG the chair and draw it slightly instead, sit with his back straight. When seated, it is a must to place a napkin on the lap while eating and fold it back in place once he’s finished. It is a step by step approach which is followed one after another.

Handling the utensils properly which is the fork in the left hand and knife in the right. Keeping in view when to start and when to not (with the food). After these basic follow-ups, comes the next phase. Table etiquettes are to be taught step by step for example if your child is under 3 years he’d only get things like sit when everyone’s sitting and having a meal and all the basic do’s and don’ts like don’t make noises or rush around the dining area. You can add on the rules when you know he has the ability to understand it step by step. Generally, 6-7 is the age when children start developing an understanding of actions and how it affects other people. They’d know more about the importance of every action.

• Basic Table Manners for kids:

Below are some of the basics table manners for children to be taught. Remember, not to rush and follow a step by step approach. These are fundamental for every meal. Table manners for kids illustrates about how polished a child is.

 

1. You should always come to the table with clean hands and feet. It’s not only hygienic but also considered as a bad manner if not done so. Health is the greatest possession one gets hold of and it is his duty to take care of it

2. Always ask others to let you do if there’s any work and try to do it. Especially if you’re invited to their house. Even if they won’t let you do, ask for it.

3. Always let others take first and wait for your turn. You shouldn’t be hurrying and grabbing stuff before others even if it’s your own place.

4. Never stuff your mouth with food. Eat slowly and chew properly and talk once you’re done with eating your food.

5. Don’t reach out for something that you feel is far and you won’t be able to get it. Ask others to pass it to you. Patience is the key, he shouldn’t be rushing for the food but wait for him to be served. It is a bit by bit approach.

6. Avoid making sounds like burping or slurping.

7. Put your napkin on your lap after unfolding it when you see everyone doing it. It will also avoid your clothes getting dirty if you drop any of your food while eating.

8. Always appreciate others effort and built this habit of saying good about what you ate. Never say anything bad about your food.

9. It’s fine to not talk when there’s food in your mouth but you should also not be silent all the time. Have a conversation and participate with others.

10. One thing that is to be implemented strictly is not having toys, cell phones or I pads at the dining table or the dining area. This should be strictly followed and implemented since a very early age to make it a habit.

11. Always say ‘Excuse me’ or ‘Thankyou’ once you’re done with your food.

 

You would remember your parents telling you not to put your elbow on the table or sit properly. It’s what every parent struggles with teaching their children. Since, every child is different so there’s a difference in learning pace for each of them.

If your toddler or preschooler is curious about what table manners for kids are, tell him these are some rules to be followed by every individual to make the meal pleasant. They must know what impact it beholds to follow them. Good table manners play a vital role whether one is having his breakfast, lunch, dinner or any meal of the day. It is what your child will carry with himself throughout his life.