LILLIE-BETH’S ANSWER: Based on recent questions, some parents are having trouble keeping their children ... who have good manners, but they will stand out if they have bad manners.

When parents force their children to follow rules of politeness, it can cause resistance, lack of authenticity, and stress. Good manners are important, but they should come from a place of ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin provides guidance on how to gracefully refuse dishes containing allergens while still acknowledging the giver's good intentions.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My oldest child is about to turn 4, and we plan to invite other local children to celebrate. We live in a very small town where the custom seems to be to invite the entire ...