Miss Manners: My son accused me of valuing my furniture over his messy kids' comfort
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son and his family live four hours away, and visit often with our two grandchildren. One rule I have is no food or drinks in the living room or bedrooms. Growing up, we were never allowed to have food anywhere but on a table.
Miss Manners: My clueless son allows his ill-mannered kids to carry food and drinks through my house
MISS MANNERS by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son and his family live four hours away, and visit often with our two grandchildren. One rule I have is no food or drinks in the living room or bedrooms.
Miss Manners: My son and his wife say I value my furniture over my grandkids' comfort
My son and his family live four hours away, and visit often with our two grandchildren. One rule I have is no food or drinks in the living room or bedrooms. Growing up, we were never allowed to have food anywhere but on a table.
Miss Manners: Messy kids keep breaking grandma’s house rules
A friend of my boyfriend posted a years-old photo of a bunch of their friends, and she tagged one person as a way of saying “happy birthday” to them. The photo included my boyfriend and his then-girlfriend.
Miss Manners: I set the house rules, and the children break them
One rule I have is no food or drinks in the living room or bedrooms. Growing up, we were never allowed to have food anywhere but on a table. Their family are big fans of a certain coffee business, and during a recent visit,
Miss Manners: I have one rule when my grandkids visit, and my son refuses to respect it
It is a constant struggle when they visit, because the parents allow food and drinks in their rooms at home. They feel that my not allowing this is valuing my furniture over the k
Miss Manners: My mother-in-law failed to read the room when she popped in at dinnertime
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Miss Manners: A church lady donates food that a family can’t eat — then leaves in tears
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and four of our seven children have allergies ... If they are having pork, for example, they will make something extra for the two kids who can’t eat it. We also try ...
Miss Manners: Caught in the middle of two feuding friends
Dear Miss Manners: Two years ago, I introduced my close, longtime friend, Nora, to Lauren, an acquaintance whose husband is ...
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Miss Manners: She left in tears after ignoring my family’s food allergies
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and four of our seven ... If they are having pork, for example, they will make something extra for the two kids who can’t eat it. We also try to feed our kids ...
Indiatimes13d
6 basic manners that every kid should know by the age of 7
By teaching these six basic manners, you’re not just raising polite kids—you’re shaping thoughtful, empathetic, and socially confident individuals. With a little patience and consistent ...
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Miss Manners: Tips for inviting a large group of kids without seeming too blunt
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My oldest child is about to turn ... the custom seems to be to invite the entire preschool (around 20 kids). After talking with another preschool mom, my husband and I have ...
Miss Manners: How can I keep my mother-in-law from dropping by unannounced?
What is the best way to let her know, without seeming rude, that she should call or text before just popping in?
Indiatimes19d
Why parents should not force good manners on little children
When parents force their children to follow rules of politeness, it can cause resistance, lack of authenticity, and stress. Good manners are important, but they should come from a place of ...
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Miss Manners: Can I pretend I don’t know what happened on my friends’ trip?
If she is still around when the kids go to sleep, your husband can sit with her while you catch up on work — or on a good book. Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website ...