pt. 1. Waking to the world: birth to twelve months. Building the foundations -- First lessons in respect -- The budding communicator -- At the table -- In the larger world -- Children with special needs -- pt. 2. Learning the basics: one to three years. Establishing your values -- Respecting others -- Building communication skills -- Toddler table manners -- Going out and about -- New family etiquette issues -- pt. 3. The age of discovery: three through five years. Learning about values -- Promoting respect -- The expanding world of language -- Teaching mealtime manners -- Out-and-about behavior -- Working it out: parent-to-parent -- pt. 4. The socialization years: six through ten years. Instilling values and ethics -- The importance of respect -- Oral and written communication -- Improving table manners -- Learning about the world -- The over-programmed child -- pt. 5. The bumpy years: eleven through fourteen years. Moral and ethical values -- Respect for self and others -- Skillful communication -- Dining manners -- Out on their own -- School problems -- pt. 6. On the threshold: fifteen through eighteen years. Moral and ethical choices -- Demonstrating respect every day -- The power of communication -- The etiquette of entertaining -- The challenging world -- Getting to college.
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