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Q: My daughter’s history teacher often shares her views on the election with the class. Should I ask her not to express her beliefs to her students or be thankful my daughter is learning the importance of elections? A: Although it’s great for an educator to discuss voting and the candidates, it’s wrong for her [...]
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Q: I hate when older kids trick-or-treat. Can I refuse them candy? A: Masked teenagers at the door might seem intimidating, but it’s best to take this in stride and hand out some treats anyway. After all, Halloween is an occasion for teens to enjoy just as younger kids do. But if you’re really nervous, [...]
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Q: After a trip to the mall with another mom, my 13-year-old daughter and her friends returned with midriff-baring Halloween costumes I consider inappropriate. Should I give in or call the girls’ moms and suggest that we return the costumes? A: Stick to your rules, but work with your daughter to find a solution- perhaps [...]
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This post originally appeared at my parenting blog The Gift of Good Manners. I will be cross posting some of my favorite content from that blog here at the Etiquette Daily periodically. I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I enjoyed writing them. October 31 is coming along in no time! I always [...]
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Q: My 12-year-old daughter wasn’t invited to her classmate’s Halloween party. She’s really hurt, because she thought they were friends. Is it OK for me to intervene? If so, what should I do? A: Tempting as it is, don’t do it. Instead, talk to her about her feelings- and listen. If she wants to approach [...]
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This post originally appeared at my parenting blog The Gift of Good Manners. I will be cross posting some of my favorite content from that blog here at the Etiquette Daily periodically. I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I enjoyed writing them. Kids have been back in school for a while now. [...]
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Q: My neighbor’s 8-year-old son is constantly coming over, uninvited, to play with my boys. Should I tell his mom that they need space? A: Turn the your neighbor’s son away gently: “I’m sorry, Jake, but the boys can’t play right now.” Then speak with his parent to reiterate your stance on drop-in visits, and [...]
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This post originally appeared at my parenting blog The Gift of Good Manners. I will be cross posting some of my favorite content from that blog here at the Etiquette Daily periodically. I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I enjoyed writing them. A birthday party is a yearly highlight that most kids [...]
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A: When having a second child, are you supposed to have another baby shower? Should you have one if the sex of the baby is the same of the 1st child? Should you register at a baby store for gifts? A: It is all right to have a baby shower for a second or third [...]
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This post originally appeared at my parenting blog The Gift of Good Manners. I will be cross posting some of my favorite content from that blog here at the Etiquette Daily periodically. I hope you enjoy these posts as much as I enjoyed writing them. Kids ask us this question all the time. They think [...]
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