Parenting: Teach these important manners to children at the dining table, so that they can adapt to every environment..

Table Manners For Kids: Every parent wants their child to be civilized, intelligent, and respected by others. These things are not limited to studies or school, but should also be reflected in everyday behavior. The way a child behaves at the dining table can create a good or bad image of his personality. When you are teaching your child to eat, do not just tell him what to eat, but also teach him how to eat. Whether at home or outside, teaching table manners is as important as eating itself. Because as the child grows up, he will participate in many social situations – from the school canteen to friends' houses, a hotel, or family events. In such a situation, if he is not taught the right behavior, he can put you as well as himself in an uncomfortable situation.

The 10 easy and effective methods given below will help you in teaching your child to eat properly.

1. Teach proper sitting
Tell the child that he should sit straight while eating. Do not develop the habit of sitting bent over the chair or hanging legs. This not only shows politeness but is also good for health.

2. Waiting for a turn
Teach the child that it is important to wait for his turn while eating. Do not be in a hurry to pick up the food first. This shows respect for everyone.

3. Correct use of the spoon and fork
Make the child habituated to holding his utensils himself at every age. Teach him slowly how to hold the spoon, how to cut the food.

4. Take care of cleanliness
It is important to clean your hands and mouth before eating. Whether the child is small or big, start this habit from home itself.

5. Eating together
If you are eating with everyone, then tell the child to start eating with everyone and finish eating together. This is a way of living together.

6. Chew with a closed mouth
Teach the child to chew slowly and with a closed mouth. Speaking or chewing with a full mouth does not look good and can make others uncomfortable.

7. Help others
If someone is asking for food, teach them to give it to them lovingly. Develop the habit of using words like 'please' and 'thank you'.

8. Do not make fun of food
Even if you do not like the taste of a dish, do not make fun of it. Teach them to respect the food prepared by others.

9. Pick up your plate
Develop the habit of picking up your plate after eating. This brings responsibility and self-reliance in children.

10. Eating is not a game
Tell the child that while eating food, the focus should be on the food, not on playing with the plate.

Some important things for older children
1. Take help in serving food or setting the table.

2. Leave the phone or TV and sit down to eat with everyone.
3. Explain that it is wrong to interrupt others while they are talking.

4. Teach them to use napkins properly.

5. Make it a habit to pull and put back the chair carefully.

Which habits should not be encouraged?

-Eating alone in a room

-Watching TV or phone while eating

-Making noises while chewing

-Forcing others to eat

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