Nothing is more annoying than kids who are demanding or ungrateful. "Gimme" just doesn't fly with me. So we're trying to teach Eva good manners. It's important to know that the world doesn't owe her anything, not to take people's kindness or generosity for granted, and to be thankful for what she's given. At this age, it's a simple lesson in "please" and "thank you". She's used to saying both now. I won't let anyone reward her if she's whining or demanding. If she wants something, she knows to ask nicely, and if she's given something, she knows to say "thank you". She's gotten such positive reactions from people that it's really encouraged her to keep it up. She even says "thank you" to the grocery clerk as we leave, which always elicits a smile and an enthusiastic "you're welcome!" People are often surprised to hear a small child use good manners, which to me is kinda sad. I'm glad she's learning that being polite and respectful will always get you farther in this world. It's never too early to learn good manners.
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