tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829223750687545425.post6727730309749858447..comments2017-07-03T08:55:13.899-04:00Comments on Cat's Collection: Mind your MannersCat Meltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09128837220469414630noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829223750687545425.post-74580905302084967272008-09-23T15:19:00.000-04:002008-09-23T15:19:00.000-04:00Hey Jim and Blondie,Yes, I think it has a great de...Hey Jim and Blondie,<BR/>Yes, I think it has a great deal to do with the PARENTS...both negatively and positively. <BR/>Neglecting the teaching of common courtesy and manners to our children will ensure the lack thereof for our future generations. <BR/>All three of my kids have at one time or another told me that they used to be ridiculed for "Yes, Ma'am, or No, Sir". But as they have grown up using these terms, it is second nature to them now. And they have all three admitted that the ridicule has been replaced with respect now that they are 'out there in the world'.<BR/><BR/>So, yes, I believe we as parents are responsible to a degree, for the success of our children. And it's really nice to hear them actually say so!Cat Meltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09128837220469414630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829223750687545425.post-17120046797988120962008-09-23T14:05:00.000-04:002008-09-23T14:05:00.000-04:00I agree, That was a great post Cat. I've heard my ...I agree, <BR/>That was a great post Cat. <BR/><BR/>I've heard my Son, although not that young anymore, address folks on the phone or in person as Sir or Ma'am (or Miss if they're young). <BR/><BR/>Maybe my words when he was young actually paid off? <BR/><BR/>He's got a great job now, making really good money, at only 28. <BR/>So there you go :) <BR/><BR/>Again, Wonderful Post! <BR/><BR/>Thanks Friendblondiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569854928013832857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829223750687545425.post-66498590094917917642008-09-23T12:44:00.000-04:002008-09-23T12:44:00.000-04:00Hey Cat...good post. Something we all grew up with...Hey Cat...good post. Something we all grew up with and the younger generation doesn't seem to be familiar with at all...<BR/><BR/>Do we blame the youngsters? I think the majority of the fault lies with the parents...but that's just my opinion!<BR/><BR/>Keep smiling...HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.com