UMC lessons to teach my children

[Anonymous]

I did not grow up UMC and I would love to fortify my children with some of the habits and knowledge provided to UMC children. Any thoughts or ideas in this realm that might be useful to me?

thank you!

[Anonymous]

Like what?

Etiquette?
Athletics?
Arts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like what?

Etiquette?
Athletics?
Arts?

Any and all?

[Anonymous]

I am not from here, and I only hear UMC this word on forum. I wonder if UMC in the dmv area at least to be a millionaire or something to provide a luxurious life or inheritance to children.

[Anonymous]

The most important one is don’t do crack— it’s a ghetto drug.

The rest is just details.

[Anonymous]

Learning how to stand up for and advocate for yourself. Growing up LMC, this was not a thing for me, parents wanted absolute obedience. It's hurt me later in life as my peers learned how to argue and think critically at home and I did not. Taking debate probably would have helped, but my mom and dad did not encourage that either.

How to dress appropriately for the occasion. It's fine to wear what you want most of the time, but on certain occasions you need a dress code.

[Anonymous]

Read for fun. An easy way to make this happen is to go to the library and check out a ton of books, for free! Then go back the next week and do it again.

[Anonymous]

Teach your kid to read and write before kindergarten

[Anonymous]

Keep a jar of Grey Poupon on your person at all times, in case you are asked for it. The true sign of class.

[Anonymous]

But of course! 😀

[Anonymous]

Teach them to accept a compliment graciously.
Teach them how to write a thank you note.
Teach them how to behave at someone else's home (no feet on the furniture, no screaming or throwing things, no food away from the table, etc.).

[Anonymous]

Joining academic clubs in school.
Not just sports or arts and crafts.

[Anonymous]

Teach them to cook starting very young. Give them cookie dough instead of play dough. Start by letting them measure, mix, and break eggs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The most important one is don’t do crack— it’s a ghetto drug.

The rest is just details.

Agreed, cocaine only.

[Anonymous]

Teaching manners, politeness, how to have a conversation with an adult, talk about current events and how to stay up to date on news/happenings of the world.