22 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhen I become a parent, I would hope to instill respect for others in my child. I would also like to impart the notion that one should take ownership of their actions and accept their consequences.
Good manners...
Good manners, poise, common courtesy, sensitivity, respect for the rights of others begin at home. What are you teaching your children?
Edit: If you're in your early teens or unmarried or childless, alternatively, what signature behavior values did your parents stress with you?
22 Dec 08
Originally posted by FleabittenSums things up pretty good. Would only footnote that good manners are nothing more or less than a daily reflection in thought, word and
When I become a parent, I would hope to instill respect for others in my child. I would also like to impart the notion that one should take ownership of their actions and accept their consequences.
deed of thoughtfulness of others (in relationships within our periphery of family, romance, friendship). My freedoms end where yours begin.
22 Dec 08
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhen they spoke to me directly, or when they interacted with people other than each other, my parents taught and demonstrated empathy and consideration for others, at least to the extent that my failures in those domains are strictly my fault, and to the extent that I'm only marginally more of an a$$hole than my parents are (and they're not).
If you're...unmarried or childless, alternatively, what signature behavior values did your parents stress with you?
EDIT I am so far from competent parent material that there is no way I'm even going to speculate about the rest of your question.
22 Dec 08
Originally posted by ChronicLeakyAt the risk of sounding trite, I've found that those with a healthy respect for, and awareness of, their own limitations often make excellent parents.
EDIT I am so far from competent parent material that there is no way I'm even going to speculate about the rest of your question.
23 Dec 08
Originally posted by ChronicLeakyRare objectivity, CL. Remember that a healthy sense of humor goes a long, long way. Mom asked last night, toward the end of our enjoyable
When they spoke to me directly, or when they interacted with people other than each other, my parents taught and demonstrated empathy and consideration for others, at least to the extent that my failures in those domains are strictly my fault, and to the extent that I'm only marginally more of an a$$hole than my parents are (and they're not).
EDIT I ...[text shortened]... nt material that there is no way I'm even going to speculate about the rest of your question.
call, "Bob, wondering if you received a Christmas package from me in the mail." "No, not yet." She said, "How could you? I didn't send one."
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23 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby"You see, the great secret, Grampy Bobby, is not a question of good manners or bad manners, or any particular sort of manners, but having the same manner for all human souls. The question is not whether I treat you rudely, but whether you've ever heard me treat anyone else better."
Good manners...
Good manners, poise, common courtesy, sensitivity, respect for the rights of others begin at home. What are you teaching your children?
Edit: If you're in your early teens or unmarried or childless, alternatively, what signature behavior values did your parents stress with you?
24 Dec 08
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Originally posted by uzlessSituational ethics, relativistic morality and egocentric self justification (deception and absorption) are really passe. Absolute truth = truth north.
"You see, the great secret, Grampy Bobby, is not a question of good manners or bad manners, or any particular sort of manners, but having the same manner for all human souls. The question is not whether I treat you rudely, but whether you've ever heard me treat anyone else better."
24 Dec 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyCourtesy bump for Pawn Queen.
Fair question, PQ. One sentence edit simply attempted to make the thread inclusive by embracing generalized traditional categories
of status with a light touch... not to engage in chat about political correctness, alternative lifestyles or to strain over polemical gnats.