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Posted @ 10/22/2010 10:35 AM By Elise
Dear Mrs. McVeigh,
I recently had one of my son’s friends over for a play date. He was a little wild while he was there, and I was not sure if I should discipline him or not. Where is the line of being polite to a guest and asking a child to follow the house rules?
―Anonymous
Dear Anonymous,
My theory is my house, my rules. When my child is at someone else’s house I expect him to follow the house rules, and our family rules. When a child is at your house you are in charge, and you should correct him on anything you want to from “don’t wear your shoes in the house,” to “do not speak to me in that tone of voice.” If my child does not follow rules at someone else’s house I would hope the host would say something to him about it. I also expect my child to adhere to my rules, such as we do not drink soft drinks at home, and so he should not drink one at someone else’s house.
Posted @ 10/15/2010 10:04 AM By Elise
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? ―Greg Tepper
Dear Greg,
I have an 11 year old, and he was sort of done with it last year. When I see parents trick-or-treating I give them candy just in case they are under- privileged and really need food. If they are not under-privileged and just like candy, don’t they know they should sneak their children’s candy after they go to bed?
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Posted @ 10/15/2010 10:03 AM By Elise
Is it OK to scare visiting trick-or-treaters ―especially young ones?
― Jana Martin
Dear Jana,
I have a memory as a young child going to a haunted house and freaking out at someone dressed as a vampire. As a parent if someone scared my young child I would not be very happy. I know it sounds fun to scare kids, but I would say dress up in a scary costume if that is your thing, but don’t scare young children. You could cut their trick-or-treating short, and that is no fun for them, or for their parents.
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Posted @ 10/15/2010 10:02 AM By Elise
Dear Mrs. McVeigh,
Two questions concerning trick-or-treat manners. How should you handle it if a child takes more than his or her fair share of candy, and should you give candy to a child who isn’t wearing a costume?
―Allison Wisk
Dear Allison,
If you see a child take too much candy try to stop him while he is reaching into your supply. You can gently touch his hand and get him to put it all back. I would then pick one out for him and give it to him.
If a child were not wearing a costume and looks under age 11, I would ask him if he wants candy before giving it to him. If he sticks out his bag and is not wearing a costume, then I would give him candy. He may have a lot of reasons that he does not have on a costume.
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Posted @ 9/18/2010 4:27 PM By Elise
Dear Mrs. McVeigh,
College football season is big among our family and friends, and we are looking forward to the Texas / OU game. Can you please tell our OU friends how to have good manners before, during, and after a game?
Anonymous UT Fan
Dear Anonymous UT Fan,
Set a good example with your manners. Keep comments factual and not emotional. Compliment the other team when they do something good. When you score getting excited is fine, but don’t act obnoxious. If you do win, be gracious and say good game. If you lose, say good game and don’t complain about anything being unfair.