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 ...

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.

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 ...