Now he’s 15, kind and helpful, but with this atrocious flaw.
Other things, like table manners, I let go, hoping that he would pick them up by observation, and if not, that I could teach him in the future.
Do you have any advice on how to address this now? We have a really good relationship, but as an independent teen, he’s touchy about instruction from Mom. Consider table manners an extension of the parental lessons that went before. That the delay has made the task harder — because your son is of an age where he is less receptive — makes her wonder if perhaps you did mean speaking louder.
Many people in my social and professional circles talk freely about this or that party they went to, or hosted, to which I was not invited.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Miss Manners: My party guest criticized my hosting to my faceI think she was out of line, especially since she dressed me down in front of another guest.
Read more »
Miss Manners: Why do they text me these boring pictures?Plus: She told me my son’s thank-you notes make her feel bad and he should stop.
Read more »
Miss Manners: Please stop sending me photos of cool clouds!Is there a nice response to let someone know that you don’t want pictures of what the weather is doing half an hour away from you?
Read more »
Miss Manners: I gave a dinner party and was dressed down by a guest for assisting the staff I hiredYes, I helped my paid help get food from the oven to the counter to speed the process for the 30 guests.
Read more »
Harrisburg woman crowned Miss Pennsylvania 2023She will represent the Keystone State in the Miss America Competition in January.
Read more »