Effective Writing G6

"It is human nature to 'act out' if one is unsure of the proper behavior for any given situation. During one's teen years, it is even harder to feel sure of oneself, as teens are in that confusing and uncomfortable position of being between childhood and adulthood. Teens need manners as social tools, to navigate their way through the differing social events they will encounter as they grow up into mature adults."

"Suddenly, you're almost and adult! It happened so fast that you- and your parents- can't understand it, but all at once you are faced with a whole new set of problems. More then anything else, you want to emerge from constant supervision, to become independent, and to choose a social life of your own. And yet, because you are constantly confronted with new situations, you need the guidance and support of your parents. You are, in a sense, betwixt and between, and while the condition brings the fun of entering an adult world, it brings the trials as well. Etiquette, by giving you guidelines on how to act in almost every situation involving contact with other people, provides a bridge. Not only a bridge between you and your parents, but a bridge between your old childhood world and the world (that) you are entering."




Kids, as well as adults, respond well if they have choices and options 'manners' will vary from place to place, 'etiquette' is simply defining what those manners are, and that manners are our way of showing respect for one another, then teens should be shown respect and taught how to show it back. Teens prefer to have things spelled out so that they will fit in.  Teens had never considered that manners would be a top priority in a bottom rung of our society. Pointing out to them that manners are expected at every level of society, teens listen up. When it comes to teens, give them specific choices and the information they need to make their decision."
Lessons in etiquette, even small ones, are best begun at a young age.  I feel that teens are in need of etiquette lessons in school.

Michelle

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