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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually think there is a pretty nasty tendency to classify kids here as "bad" or "rude" as though we hold kids to adult standards. If a kid doesn't t say thank you, he's not a bad kid. I see myself do it too, forming preferences for the super sweet and polite kids, but some just aren't like that because maybe they're more impulsive or forgetful or shy, and that doesn't make them bad. I think as adults we should be more cautious and forming opinions of kids.[/quote]

He's not a bad kid, but he's rude.

And by definition, a shy kid isn't rummaging through cupboards uninvited. If they're too quiet to use manners but perfectly capable of helping themselves without being asked to, they're rude.

I prefer sweet and polite kids because I prefer sweet and polite adults. Impulsive kids aren't bad by definition, I agree. However, the "nice" impulsive ones I know always tack on a thank you later or blurt out something that might not be old-fashioned manners but counts as politeness after they do whatever impulsive thing they're doing. I also love a good impulsive kid compliment- those are the most genuine![/quote]

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