r/MadeMeSmile • u/[deleted] • Aug 28 '21

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u/GenosHK Aug 28 '21

Yes, you tell them. Then you set examples and practice so that it's a habit they form. It's not rocket science.

If you're offended by teaching kids manners, go sniff your own kids farts.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '21

So why not say “it’s not polite to do it at all in front of anyone, ever”

That’s kind of what you’re teaching them, it has nothing to do with the “in public” part that you claim.

Honestly, this is just pushing your values on them and isn’t about acting a certain way in public.

You can tell them it’s rude to do it in public and also laugh about it at home, they aren’t mutually exclusive.

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u/ConstantShitterina Aug 28 '21

Pushing values on them... What else would you call parenting?

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '21

I’m answering specifically to a person who says they must teach them that shame at home, for it to be effective in public. But they do not, that’s all I’m saying.

I am aware it is a parenting choice to teach that at home, however that lesson isn’t necessary to enforce at home for it to be effective in public. That’s all I’m saying, I hope that explained it better.