Teaching Humanity Remotely with Dr. Mindy Shaw - Ep 47

In this episode, Dr. Shaw examines the notion of children having good manners. Interestingly, her first children's picture book for social and emotional learning was called "Good Manners."  The podcast begins with the question... is there a right and wrong way to do something?   Some things are subjective, but in the discussion of whether a child is "spoiled" or not it's not as clear.  Dr. Shaw's philosophy is that behavior equals need and there is nothing wrong with getting one's needs met.  If a child is overly getting what they WANT and not necessarily what they need, it could lead to a lack of appreciation.  But good manners is important... saying "please" and "thank you" is a simply way of not sounding bossy and of creating a momentary acknowledgement of appreciation.