Do parents have the right to be rude to their kids?

Children learn more by watching our behavior than what we say. So if as a parent you want your children to grow up and be rude to others than being rude to them will certainly teach them this. read more

Children learn by copying - the examples set by those around them. This means that if you are rude to your children, they will learn to be rude as they think this is the right thing to do! read more

It’s such a delicate balance during adolescence: while it’s important to allow for the natural “breaking away” process that comes during the teen years, parents also have to be sure to identify and challenge any truly disrespectful child behavior that is hurtful, rude or demeaning to others. read more

While there's an abundance of advice out there about how to handle kids with bad manners, there's no handbook on coping with rude parents. That's why we asked etiquette experts to explain how to handle these offenders -- without losing your cool in front of your kids. read more