Manners are definitely something that need to be taught. Over time, and with practice, your child will naturally begin to repeat the things she has been taught from a young age. One of the social graces that is often overlooked is writing of the Thank You Note. Children will learn what they are taught, and here are some ways to begin the habit of writing thank you notes. Maybe you want to say . . .
Most kids enjoy working on the computer and are comfortable with it.
Created with care, a computer-generated note, with an added personal comment, is an acceptable way for kids to show their appreciation. What's most important is that the giver feels acknowledged. The Dictionary of 1,000 Parenting Tips by Elizabeth Pantley. In my years of raising eight children and advising parents through my pediatric practice and through twenty-three parenting books, I have learned as much as I have given. I have discovered one parenting dilemma that arises repeatedly.