Politeness is so important. When our daughter started daycare at age 2 and a half the adults came to me after a week and told me that all the other kids had started saying "thank you" and "please" after my daughter started. That made a mamma proud.

Hi Ford, nice to meet you! My name is Ford. OMG that cracked me up!

I remember in kindergarten my teacher was passing out papers once and I said "thank you." When each tiny 5 year old had a paper, my teacher called me over to her desk, praised me for saying "thank you" without being asked, and gave me a prize from the treasure chest. I saw that good behavior was rewarded and now being in 10th grade, it's second nature to say "thank you" when papers are passed out in class. The reward didn't cause me to expect it every time but rather proved to me that people are always paying attention and how to stand out in a good way.

“So who likes going on playdate?” **everyone raises hand except Ford** Me: Ford is the introvert we all were when we were little😂

Ford is such a mood tho

Fun Fact: A hand shake actually transmits the most germs out of shake,high five, & fist bump. A fist bump is the most sanitary

No fist bumps or high fives? Uh... are they forgetting which generation we are in currently? 😂 Overall, I agree with the handshake though. It depends who it is, like your boss or meeting new people.

On interruptions, I taught my daughter (currently 4 years old) to come hold my pinkie finger when she needs to talk to me and I'm preoccupied with another adult, even just talking with my husband. I squeeze her finger back and she knows I know, and I keep holding onto her pinkie. Whoever I'm talking to can usually tell she needs something, and a natural lull tends to happen pretty quickly so I'm able to address her. We've been doing this for about a year and she really does great with it!

I seen a woman who looked like meg and I asked does she work with what’s up Mom’s and she said no but she watches you all the time

I think being kind is a lot more important then being polite in life, because I think that being too polite can come off as less relaxed and somewhat rigid sometimes. I think it’s good for kids to learn manners, however, it may be a little odd at school especially when they’re in middle or high school, if they act very polite and formal, it’s less natural feeling

I have a problem with teaching kids they should introduce themselves with a handshake. A) because kids are dirty and germ-y, and you don't know when the other person/ child washed their hands of coughed in them. But more importantly B) kids (and adults) with learning or behavioural difficulties are often uncomfortable with contact, so teaching kids it's 'impolite' to not shake hands stigmatises and isolates kids who don't like to touch. C) It's also teaching kids that they have to make contact or interact with strangers. It's like when parents to force their kids to 'go give X a big hug and kiss'. If a kid is uncomfortable doing that, you're forcing them to interact with people they don't know in a way they're not comfortable with. It might be hard to believe but kids are people too, with their own individual boundaries. A Better idea would be to teach kids to wave and say something polite, rather than force them to shake hands.

One thing I’ve seen for interruptions is taking mom’s hand so that mom has a physical reminder and will get to them as soon as there is a break in conversation.

“Hi Ford nice to meet you I’m Adrian” “I’m Ford” 😆

0:28 I love how presley is sitting

a tip for eye contact. After your child meets someone new, you can ask them what colour their eyes are or something

I’m a kid with allergies. A handshake is always the best option for me. Some kids eat things I’m allergic to and don’t wash their hands, and I have serious allergies. Meaning I can die from smelling them. So just remember that some kids won’t want a handshake and it’s not them being rude, it’s them being safe,

I love how ford did not rise his hand when the lady asked if they loved when they had the play dates 😂😂😂😂😂

Presley is so beautiful! She’s growing up so fast!😍

The one in the blue dress and light curly brown hair is so pretty♥️👌🏻 all of them are beautiful 👌🏻♥️

Hi presley nice to meet you *KEEPS SHAKING HAND UNTIL THE VIDEO IS DONE

Who else watches this channel and isn’t a mom? I do!

my mom is also an etiquette teacher so growing up she always taught classes to my friends lol. at 16 now, i work in an ice cream shop and it's always so nice to hear when kids are very polite and have good manners. my boss likes to compliment them to encourage it haha

2019 and earlier: When you greet someone, shake hands. It shows how polite you are. 2020: Please DON'T shake your hands no matter what! It'll show how responsible you are 😉

When my daughter wants to talk to me while I am speaking to an adult or on the phone, she will hold my hand to let me know and I will put my hand on top of hers her to acknowledge that she needs to soak to me and that she needs to wait.

Never force a kid to greet people in a way they arent comfortable with

This is such a truthful video !! I love WUM!

OMG PRESLY IS GORGEOUS ❤️

Oh thank you wum for posting this vid ,I really wanted to teach my sister good manners , and I was puzzled to where to start sooo thank you u helped me ,love you guys

One thing with the interrupting is Presley was sort of correct. When I learned I was told that I can put my hand on my Mom's (or whoever I'm trying to get attention from's) shoulder, this way they will know that you want to talk to them but you aren't interrupting. Also for whoever is receiving the hand on their shoulder can place your hand over their hand so that they know that you heard that they want your attention. I am sorry if that was a confusing explanation. But thank you for your time

2:03 stares without calling out My parents : giving me the death stare lol (I love my parents this is just a funny thing I wanted to share

Ahhh I love this, Presley is so grown up now!

Wait until they’re teens 😂😂😂

Hi Elle! Youre my favourite from WhatsUpMoms! Im so happy I met your channel.

Interruptions when your kid comes up teach that when you put your hand on there shoulder it lets them know you are aware they are there. And when there’s a pause you will get to them 💜

I don't even have children, nor having any anytime soon, but I love your videos ❤️

Hi Elle! Its good to see Rachel again 👍 Presley & Ford are getting so big!? I cant grasp it! Hope you had a great Spring Break 😊🌻🌼🌻🌼 I 💖WUM! P.S. Im on the I Miss Laura Team 😔

This is such a great idea for a class activity (I’m a preschool teacher). 👍🏼

Thank you for sharing because this is the most important to our Children

Yay early love you guys I love this channel I'm expecting a little boy in August this channel is amazing.

Thanks for the video !!!

More vids like this please-different topics even!

I love watching this kind of stuffs

It's difficult for children who are shy to make friends. But with love they can change. And make friends it may be late but if they try it's possible. Awesome video.

When you're early and don't know what to comment except... I LOVE WUM !!❤❤

Ahhh! Great video. Love them! These will help!

These are good tips. Bit I don't agree with forcing children to shake hands or having contact with a person if they don't want to.

This is a really good way to teach kids politeness . Thanks WUM it's really helpful 🙂

The end of the movie is the best 😁😅

I really appreciate how Ford is totally himself! Having a boy toddler almost little kiddo child myself, it’s nice to see that 😎

I’m never first.........maybe 100’th

I walked out of my room and didn’t realize my mom was on the phones so I said oops sorry lol😂😂

First impressions the first I met my best friends dad I jumped into his car in my pjs 😂

Yallowww anyone love what's up mom's? Like if you do

This is very good! I'm going to show this to my daughter.

Excellent! Thank you for making this video..🙏🇮🇳💖 My child is quite good with everything but there was one particular point which will help my child very much.. thank you🙏🇮🇳💖

I love these videossss

Presley’s hair is so long and pretty 💕

I don’t like handshakes cause my hands are quite sweaty :(

Haha I’m gonna use this for my future kids 😂😂👏🏻

Ford is so cute!😍

wow .... this is what I wanted

At 2:40 when she said today it sounds like bratayley intro when they say “today on bratayley”!!

Love your videos 😍❣️❣️

These videos really help 👍

Thanks for sharing ,I learn speaking English and American Culture too .

Rachel should totally do a ettiquete series right here in whatsupmoms

I love you guys ❣

Other kid : hi ford nice to meet u Ford:hi my name is ford Loooooollll

Man I really love Ford

I tried to shake this girls hand and she’s like “ uhhhhhh I don’t do handshakes it’s unhygienic” and I’m like gurl I was just tryna be nice 😂

I am not a mom but a love these videos ❤

Lol my parents never let me dye my hayonky when I’m high school but the special guest daughter dyed her hair

Early :)? Tapped right away

Amazing

Love your videos so much even thought him still a kid

Gonna use this in like 10 years lol, I want my kids to be well mannered

This amazing for me

Presley : hi how was your day Ford : ????

Awesome!

politeness is important, but we also have to teach kids its ok they dont have to make body contact with everyone (more for like hugs and stuff)

0:31 Presley already looks like she’s polite! She literally folds her legs and puts her hands in her lap like she’s a mature adult.

Love this even though I’m 11 years old

Ford is a WHOLE mood

What a lovely guest. Sometimes I catch my children behaving like little adults (fork and knife, sweet conversation) and it’s so rewarding. I think giving them opportunities to practice is key!

Totally loved this!! So helpful and informative and can’t wait to show my little one the video tomorrow. She loves watching your kids do all the cooking and crafts! Thank you sooooo much for this one! ❤️

Love u guys 💖

I think manners are so important!! I have drilled it in to my kiddos since they have been little. I think "please", "Thank you", "eye contact" is so important , it teaches kindness in a indirect way because when we show manners to others we are letting them know they matter.

The phrase I like best is "You don't get a second chance at a first impression."

they are going to be really helpful

Hello thankyou for this vid because my dont make a good first impression

Love you kids you are so cute

Does this work the same for dogs???

I wasn’t taught good manners, and it went terrible when I was at a sleepover. I was sassy and interrupting my friends parents.

I’m so sorry I had work. (whichever one you consider 😉😂)

Saved this video...for *future* purposes...😁

My teacher used to call the weak handshake a dead fish

My name is Kaelyn too

Adrien:hi ford I’m Adrien Ford:I’m Ford 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Hihi

Elle! I NEED your shirt!!! Where did you purchase it?