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I came across this helpful article once again at www.MomCenter.com that us parents would find helpful...
What should parents model, then, when teaching manners to children, especially those below five years old?
1. Say “please” (or the equivalent word in your language)
When asking someone to hand you your cup or to get your shawl from another room, always say “please,” even if you are asking a small child.
2. Say “thank you”
Say “thank you” when accepting something your child hands over to you or when she does a favor for you - like getting you that shawl from the other room.
3. Mind your table manners
People will always be dining together, inside or outside the home. On top of using your “pleases” and “thank yous” in the dinner table, parents should also model and emphasize desirable table manners such as not talking when chewing and keeping feet on the floor.
4. Acknowledge others with a greeting
Greet each other “good morning” (or afternoon/evening) or “hello” and a child will soon acquire the habit of acknowledging someone else’s presence. Mind that you don’t put your child on the spot, especially when greeting someone he’s meeting for the first time.
5. Wait for your turn
Interrupting someone is never a good thing. Teach your child to say, “excuse me,” when he needs to interrupt someone who is busy with an activity or people who are deep in conversation.
6. Answer when spoken to
Nobody likes to be ignored, especially when directly spoken to. Pay other people, including children, due respect by acknowledging them when they speak to you, even with just a simple “yes, (name).”
7. Cover mouth when sneezing
Even the littlest kids can learn how to cover their mouth when they sneeze. Model this, and include saying “excuse me” when your child sneezes and forgets his manners.
8. Keep comments about people’s appearance to yourself
Children are notorious for speaking honestly about what’s on their mind. Be careful when talking about other people and keep your comments about others’ appearance to yourself to show your kids that it’s not polite to talk about how other people look.
9. Knock on doors before entering
Teach your kids that personal space is sacred and must be respected. Knock on doors and wait to be invited inside.
10. Keep your hands to yourself
Children are curious and always exploring. Teach them that touching another person’s body is a big no-no. This will teach them to respect their bodies too, and not allow others to touch them as well.
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Right before leaving Tenryuji Temple, I just had to take a shoefie.
And look, this shoefie just proves that it was a rainy day!
As we bid goodbye to one of the most beautiful temples in Arashiyama, I took more photos. (*grin*)
I definitely recommend that you visit this place in Arashiyama District!
1. Planning
2. New eBooks ♥
3. Reunion with relatives
4. Relaxed Weekend
5. Family Bonding
6. Yummy Treats from BIL
7. Making memories ♥
8. Movie Date with the Hubby
9. Royce Chocolates
10. Freshly brewed coffee
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As promised, here are more beautiful photos of Tenryu-ji Temple.
This is definitely one of our favorite temples in Kyoto. How to get there:
Tenryuji is just a short walk from the Keifuku Arashiyama Station, which is connected by the small Keifuku trains (also referred to as Randen) with the Ryoanji/Kinkakuji area and Omiya Station along Shijo-dori Street. The temple can also be reached in a 5-10 minute walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, which is connected with Kyoto Station by train (10-15 minutes, 240 yen).
"Maybe happiness is this:
Not feeling that you should BE ELSEWHERE,
DOING SOMETHING ELSE,
BEING SOMEONE ELSE."
The moment we entered the compound, we were mesmerized.
Tenryuji (天龍寺, Tenryūji) is the most important temple in Kyoto's Arashiyama district. It was ranked first among the city's five great Zen temples, and is now registered as a world heritage site. Tenryuji is the head temple of its own school within the Rinzai Zen sect of Japanese Buddhism. SOURCE.
Tenryuji was built in 1339 by the ruling shogun Ashikaga Takauji. Takauji dedicated the temple to Emperor Go-Daigo, who had just passed away. The two important historic figures used to be allies until Takauji turned against the emperor in a struggle for supremacy over Japan. By building the temple, Takauji intended to appease the former emperor's spirits.SOURCE.
Created by the famous garden designer Muso Soseki, who also designed the gardens of Kokedera and other important temples, the beautiful landscape garden features a central pond surrounded by rocks, pine trees and the forested Arashiyama mountains. Muso Soseki also served as Tenryuji's first head priest.SOURCE.
Will post more on the temple soon! (*wink*)
Arashiyama is basically a huuuge district so I had to choose which areas the most popular to make the most out of our day trip.
The first Temple we explored, Tenryu-ji Zen Temple. And take note, we are just entering the compound and took these photos.
Yes, it was indeed a beauty. Will post more about Tenryu-ji Zen soon! (*wink*)
1. Hubby's safe flights
2. Relaxing weekend
3. Bonding with my kids ♥
4. Simple Food Trip at the mall
5. Time for Exercise
6. Long Naps
7. Dinner Out
8. Movie Dates
9. Milk Tea
10. Coffee on a Monday
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