Whatever happened to parents teaching kids manners ???

I couldn't agree more!! And one thing that bothers me even more is when an adult admonishes my 5 yr old daughter for calling them mam or sir.WHAT?! Just because you don't think you're old enough to be called mam or sir does not mean my child wasn't taught to call EVERY adult that,regardless of age,as a sign or RESPECT.Grrr!

I totally agree with you!

I agree 100%. I was raised with manners and my daughters was raised with manners. I understand that people dont like to be called ma'am or sir. But dont correct me when I correct my child on manners.

Agree

Ehh.. I think manners has more to do with than just te words you use. We don't do ma'am or sir, but a polite yes. We don't do excuse me when you don't hear a question, but a polite what did you say... I grew up in a very strict home and it drove me nuts.
We do ask that our kids ask may I before doing anything, but honestly, as long as tey are polite and not giving attitude I have no issues.

It isn't our children's generation who have lost their manners....it's ours, and it's our own peers who are tactless,  classless, creeps who are raising these entitled, selfish little classless beasties.  

I've learned, over the years, that if parents aren't going to manage their children in my home then I'LL be happy to do it.  (Well, not happy, but I'll do it!)  If they don't like it they can either step up to the plate, or not come back.  

Just remember this...someday, it's OUR children who know how to be polite, firm and respectful, who will rule the world.  

I also get compliments on how polite my 2 & 3 year old are. I also practice what I preach. I don't expect them to do any more or less than I do. They have been raised watching and listening to me say please and thank you. They see me greet people we encounter. They hear me say ma'am and sir. Too many parents try to get their kids to be polite, but don't set the example--they just "talk the talk."

Both me and my husband are from Louisiana, and we now live on the West Coast. It's SO different, we are used to yes ma'am yes sir, and people here get upset when you call them ma'am or sir. It's stupid. But I won't change my ways nor will I raise my daugther any different than we were raised. If people don't like my version of "manners" then they're the one with the problem, not me! Lol

 I agree with the use of manners but doors will not always be opened for your daughter. It is a nice thing to do, male or female, but to expect a man or any male to do it just because you are female is crazy to me.

This is certainly not directed at you, but every other mom on this site says, "My children are perfectly well behaved. I get compliments all the time," but I very seldom see moms on here even be civil to each other, let alone dare I say kind to one another, even in giving advice on how to deal with other people, it is always vindictive and nasty, so I do not have any trouble believing that with those sort of examples at home kids just don't get taught RESPECTFUL behavior.