Some interesting thoughts in this NY Times article …
And that job is to start with a being who has no thought for the feelings of others, no code of behavior beyond its own needs and comforts — and, guided by love and duty, to do your best to transform that being into what your grandmother (or Socrates) might call a mensch. To use a term that has fallen out of favor, your assignment is to “civilize” the object of your affections.
Some words of wisdom from Judy Martin author of Miss Manners’ Guide to Rearing Perfect Children …
“Every infant is born adorable but selfish and the center of the universe,” she replied. It’s a parent’s job to teach that “there are other people, and other people have feelings.”
Lastly, I loved this line …
And of course, one of the long-term consequences of being a rude child is being a rude adult.
The article, which is written by a pediatrician, is a good read for parents. Enjoy …
