Old Fashioned Parenting Tips That We Should Revisit

Acknowledge The Adults

Whether you’re visiting a friend’s house for a playdate or swinging by Grandma’s, encourage your child to acknowledge the people present, even if it’s simply saying hello. “When you enter someone’s home, you should politely greet any adults present,” Janice Robinson-Celeste, an early childhood educator, tells Romper. “It’s a ‘manners and respect’ thing.” But be sure to meet your child where they are — you should never force your child to hug or kiss someone. That’s when a hello or a wave will do just fine.