Rules of etiquette for children of preschool and school age. Etiquette for children

It is necessary to teach children to be polite from an early age. On this depends how well the child will fit into modern society, how quickly he will master the business ethic that he will need in the future. The rules of etiquette for children have been worked out by many psychologists, however, they have to be presented to parents.

What is etiquette?

This concept is a certain form of communication between people, thanks to which relations are established between them (friendly, romantic, family, and others). Etiquette for children of school age in some schools are taught from the junior classes, and some do not even have the slightest idea of such an important subject. It is to ensure that boys and girls in the future can normally exist in society, parents should teach them this technique of communication.

Did he outlive himself?

Looking at the manner of communication of modern adolescents, many psychologists are wondering if etiquette in principle has not outlived itself. However, they immediately pull themselves back, talking about the fact that it is impossible to build normal relations without it, since there will be a rollback (degradation) to almost primitive times. Rules of etiquette for children can be conditionally divided into several groups:

• Dining room (how to behave at the table);
• Guest (how to behave on a visit and with guests);
• Speech (how to talk with peers, with adults, strangers);
• In public places (how to behave in public transport, a park, a shop, a theater, a circus, a cinema and others).

All this parents should be vaccinated from an early age, while the brain quickly absorbs information and behavior. It is noteworthy that the etiquette for preschoolers includes all of the above items, simply taking into account age characteristics.

2-3 years

During this period, the kids are just beginning their active communication through a speech with the world around them. And it is at this time that we must begin to explain to them the simplest rules of etiquette for children. First of all, the dining room. What is he like? The code of small, but rather significant rules that should be known to children.

Table Etiquette

First of all, kids should not spit food, smear it on the table, throw it out of the dish. This is the most basic rule. Table etiquette for children 2-3 years is not too extensive. It is enough that the kids will behave quietly and calmly at the table, will not talk while eating.

A culture of speech

Children of this age are difficult to give complex words, but this is not an excuse to abandon them. Babies from an early age need to say "magic" words, which in the future they will be useful. Namely:

• Thank you;
• you are welcome;
• Hello hi);
• Goodbye (bye);
• Bon Appetit;
• good night;
• good morning.

At the same age it is necessary to teach the child not to take offense at trifles, not to complain about others. On this depends how trained he will be to a larger team (to school). Lessons of etiquette for children of 2-3 years can be carried out in a game form, so that it is more interesting and easier for kids to perceive new information. For example, to beat your favorite toys with this or that situation (the bunny told the teddy bear "thank you" for the candy).

4-5 years

At this age, children are already more receptive to new knowledge, and are also more open to speech communication, because their vocabulary is already quite extensive. And the need for conversations and communications increases significantly. It is in 4-5 years you can begin to study "etiquette at a party" for children.

Guest rules of communication

First, going to a friend or friend, you need to take a good mood out of the house. Since children of this age rarely visit their own, parents should monitor how much their child wants to go somewhere in principle. If the preschooler is upset or depressed, then nothing good in communication with him may not come out.

Secondly, you can not demand something from the owner of the house. Parents should explain to the child that they do not allow anything to touch at a party without permission. And even more so! Here can come to the rescue of "magic" words, which the kid can ask for what he wants, from the owner of the house. Etiquette for preschool children implies that the child will be able to establish contact peacefully.

Third, you can not stay up late. Even if you really want to, even if not all games have been replayed, and things are redone. It is worthwhile immediately (before the visit to visit) to explain to the child that the owner needs to eat on time, wash and go to bed, regardless of your visit, which means that you need to go home when your parents decide.

If a friend has come to your child, then your master should know how to behave:

1. Share your toys and things.
2. Do not offend and do not bully guest.
3. Sweets and delicacies.
4. Entertain the guest so that he is not bored and depressed.

The rules of etiquette for children are not that complicated, but if you miss at least one of them, there is a risk of getting an egoist and a brewer instead of a affectionate and affable kid.

Primary school students

After the kindergarten is already left behind, the child experiences some stress, hitting in a junior school. However, the rules of etiquette remain unchanged for him. Moreover, they only increase. So, for example, at this age, extended table, speech and public etiquette becomes relevant.

How to be at the table?

In the load to what the child already knew, several new rules are added:

• Do not put your elbows on the table;
• Start eating with the rest, not earlier and not later than them;
• To finish the meal with words of gratitude, even if it was not delicious;
• To praise the proposed food;
• Get up from the table with the rest or by permission of adults.

Of course, many of the above items are not met even by the parents themselves. In this case, you need to start with yourself, and then teach the children. In addition, it is important not to teach the kids to eat in the room or in front of the TV, because there is a special place (kitchen table) for this purpose.

What to do in public places?

Etiquette for school-age children prescribes the following rules of conduct:

1. Give way to the elder in transport.
2. Let the women go forward (actual to the boys).
3. Open the doors to the ladies (actual to the boys).
4. To let people out of the door, then just go by yourself.
5. Do not poke at anyone with your finger.
6. Do not pick at the nose, do not regurgitate, do not fart, do not yawn at all nadvidu (you can in a handkerchief or fist).
7. If you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth with a palm or handkerchief.
8. Do not litter outside and in public places.

This is the minimum knowledge that should be explained to the child by the parents. On how much he will comply with these rules, depends on how cultural it will grow, how well it will take root in modern society. The rules of etiquette for children help to become a little kinder and open to the outside world. Scientists noted that it is easier for polite people to get a job, start a family, achieve success, rather than asocial and uncultured.