“In everything, treat others the same way you want them to treat you, for this is [the essence of] the Law and the [writings of the] Prophets.” Matthew 7:12
The subject of good manners is not discussed as much as it should be. As Christians, this Bible verse establishes the basis for good manners. Essentially, good manners are built on the foundation that you treat others the same way as you would want to be treated and are an expression of love from the heart. According to Proverbs 22:6, parents have a Biblical duty to teach and train their children: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
As a parent, what can you do to help your children learn good manners. First, children need good role models to emulate. Do you as the parent exhibit good manners? You can’t demand that your children say “thank you” and “please” if you don’t.
Second, in teaching good manners, start with a few basics such as “thank you” and “please” and “excuse me” and “sorry”. Don’t make it complicated. Notice when your children are using good manners, and praise them for it. Once these basics are mastered, move on to other words and actions. Before you know it, you and your children are on the way to becoming the best mannered people in your neighborhood.