Looking
for advice on how to propose social education curricula (programs offering age-appropriate instruction designed to give the
gift of confidence, self-esteem and good manners). Any help would be appreciated.Comments (2)
Rosa, I think you are on to something. We emphasize math, reading and science which are all important.
But if we do not teach our children social skills, they are lost in a complicated culture without skills. I would like to
re-blog some of your tips on my site. Best, Lynne www.lynnekenney.com
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Michele Dortchwriter | marketing communications | adjunct professorI'm not 100% familiar with the term "social education," but
what comes to mind is how we teach children to interact and engage with others - sort of like emotional intelligence for us
corporate types. Is that accurate?
If so, I do believe that it's a much-needed and missing component of early education.
One question I used to ask frequently (during my stint as a corporate trainer & leadership coach) is, "How many of
you have taken courses in how to be a good listener?" Of course, no one had but learning this very necessary skill has
the power to change the way we relate and work as adults.
My only question is how social education could be introduced
in schools that are so focused on standardized test scores. How can one measure one's social aptitude? It seems fairly subjective,
at least in terms of how schools measure "success."
Looking forward to what you find! Michele
Are your children as nice as you would like them to be?
Hello
all, I pose this question to all working moms to help open up the discussion of the importance of character education. Our
kids are maxed out with class work, sports, parties, etc… I have dedicated my school The New York School of Etiquette
and Protocol to educate children/adults on how to properly present themselves at home, public and various social interactions.
It surprises me, that more parents are not seeking out programs that will assist their children in handling day to day peer
pressure and the knowledge and confidence that comes with how to shake a hand, which fork to use, how to tie a tie, how to
hold a door or simply please and thank you. I feel this kind of education is powerful and priceless. Comments??????????????
Posted 6 months ago |
Rosa McLeish
Owner of The New York School
of Etiquette & Protocol
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Ann Feichtinger
VP, Sales at Promotion Fulfillment
Center
I also agree that character
education is extremely important. It disappoints to me see many of our young people today with a lack of repect and manners.
I believe it is the role of a good parent to instill these values in their children. It needs to be reinforced in other areas,
but the primary responsibility lies at home.
Posted 6 months ago |
Robin Gorman Newman
Owner, RGN Communications;
founder, LoveCoach.com and MotherhoodLater.com
Do you speak on the subject Rosa?
I am the founder of www.MotherhoodLater.com
. We have 350 members in NY and 13 chapters nationwide, including Bermuda.
We are unable to
pay an honorarium, but can offer exposure....and wondered it you might perhaps speak at a luncheon or dinner event we host?
Robin rgnewman@ optonline.net
Rupa
Mehta
Founder, CorporatEdge
Hi
Rosa,
I completely agree with you when you say that these basic values need to be instilled in our kids. Most
parents do want their chilren to be 'nice' and teach them how to present themselves, at the same time I believe it is important
for children to know the underlying rationale behind using these words and being 'nice'. Knowing which hand to pick the fork
with and how to use it ; how to tie the tie etc. is indeed important but more important is understanding why they have to
present themselves in a particular way in that society!
I strongly believe that if they just use the words or
'act' nice, they are hollow from the inside, on the other hand, if they know the underlying values behind using these words
or behaving a particular way, they will grow up to be strong adults and will be able to handle themselves in situations where
they are unsure of the definiton of 'nice' for example, in a foreign land or with foreigners too!
The idea is
to make kids into strong adults who have good core values and who can think independently and therefore question and if need
be even customs, rules, and behavior for the better rather than adults who are mindless adherents to customs, rules and behavior!!
So if their values are strong and their rationale is correct, they will know what to say and do so long as the
basics are imparted to them ...!!!
Posted 5 months ago |
Sarah Luebbert
Director of Communications, Missouri Division of Tourism
Like most of the moms that have replied, we have worked with our son from an early age to say please
and thank you. I also recently taught him to shake hands when he is meeting somebody. He was put to the test at a recent family
reunion and did very well for a two-year-old. Everybody was very impressed.
One of my biggest concerns is when
we go to other family events, most of the kids are sitting in a corner playing their hand held video games and can't hold
a conversation with you. I have already discussed with my husband and we both agree that there is a time and place for video
games and that our son will not get to play them at family gatherings, he will be encouraged to play with the other kids and
talk to the adults. It is scary to me that these other kids' worlds revolve around their video games.
Posted
5 months ago |
Owner of The New York School of Etiquette & Protocol
Greetings to all responders, This dialog was wonderful and has affirmed that there is still
a sense of strong family values and hopes for our children. I would like to know if there are any thoughts on having character
education as part of the school's curriculum. I am interested in proposing this prospect to several schools in the New York
and New Jersey areas.
