| Of All the Academic Disciplines Currently Being Taught in Public Schools Etiquette is the Most Important of all the Academic Disciplines, Why? Nate B. Grant...Producer/Director LAKE SHORE FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS
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Subject: Of All the Academic Disciplines Currently Being Taught in Public Schools, Etiquette is the Most Important of all the Academic Discipline s, Why?
Date: Sat, 18 May 2013 21:36:08 -0500
Subject: Of All the Academic Disciplines Currently Being Taught in Public Schools, Etiquette is the Most Important of all the Academic Disciplines, Why?
Please Forward to a Friend - Thank You for Your Support * The Etiquette Foundation of Illinois * ▬ Civility Report ▬ "Reinvigorating Social Decorum in the State of Illinois" Nathan Wright, Editor and Publisher * Sunday, May 12, 2013 Edition In This Edition: Of All the Academic Disciplines Currently Being Taught in Public Schools Etiquette is the Most Important of all the Academic Disciplines, Why? There is one discipline that should be treated as an "academic discipline" the same as the other academic disciplines, currently being taught in public schools. For a child to be taught manners and morals requires for the child to learn to speak the language (of the country and culture the child is born in or immigrated to and became a citizen of) and with the ever improving language skill, teach the child the language of etiquette, i.e., the rules of social behavior so that they may learn to be "socially competent" as they continue to mature in age. Learning to speak the English language, learning to read and write the English language, and learning the rules of etiquette (manners and morals) will make it much easier to learn other academic disciplines, such as math, science and history. The one discipline that enables a child to comprehend all of the associated disciplines can be achieved by first learning the rules of social behavior or the rules governing manners and morals for the entire society. The social conduct of the American people, not just the social conduct of your parents, your neighbors or school but the behavior of the entire society. It is in learning the rules of human civilized behavior (manners and morals) that is central to your ability to first logically understand how our society functions on two fundamental levels. One is structured to allow for none threatening or intimidating social behavior; learned behavior designed to reassure intent via cordial hospitality between two complete strangers. It is the application of social rules that makes it possible for us to "anticipate" the behavior of the other. It is this "expectation" that makes it possible to not fear a person we are not personally acquainted with. Being educated in etiquette will allow for you to exhibit good manners regardless of the social situation. It is the use of manners that are intended to put the person you have encountered at ease so they will know that you are socially well educated. The other social component of etiquette is its moral and ethical values. The use of good manners is a moral exercise in that your reason for being kind is because you want to express your desire to be respectful and considerate towards others. Therefore, your "motive" for expressing kindness is to communicate your ethical values, so etiquette is a way to express how you morally feel about your fellow human being. To be human and properly "socialized" is to have a moral foundation in ethical decency. For our children to learn to have good manners and good morals requires that they are taught the purpose of these two social values and the life-long benefit of this discipline. A comprehensive social education should be taught for the entire 12 years of public education. The reason for the number of years is encourage to reinforce the "practice" of the rules and to be sufficiently competent in the reasoning and logic of etiquette. The teaching of etiquette will demystify a subject that can be very confusing to a kindergartner or a nine or twelve year old student. Regardless of how hard we as educators, try to encourage our students to practice good manners, the negative influences of popular culture and peer influences for which our children are inundated with mixed messages concerning what is appropriate or inappropriate behavior, good or bad manners, or even respect for adult authority. The role of being a human being, be it in the role of a student or just an individual out in public, must be made clear. The boundaries of social behavior must be made unambiguous for our children to appreciate. The rules of etiquette are no different than the rules of mathematics, or golf, or basketball. Our children are not taught the rules of good manners with consistency and re-enforcement from the larger community (civil society), nor why it is important to know what behavior promotes proper civil discourse and social harmony in the school or in the larger society, and what behavior does not. As etiquette instructors, we also want our students to understand why the logic behind a given thought and action, specific reasoning or rule(s) governing an act of social conduct, is related to being human and behaving in a civilized manner. We believe it is this fundamental understanding that is so important for our students to know and (if they are to master the basic premise) grasp the important of appropriate social interaction and civil behavior in their daily encounters with friends or stringers. We as behavioral educators, also incorporate character development and conflict resolution into our curriculum and teaching methodology. We reiterate moral concepts that are tied to reasoning and the ethical obligations to not offend, to not lie on another, to not bully (pick-on) another, and to treat every person you encounter in a kind and thoughtful manner. Therein, our instructional approach and course materials are structured to broaden our student's knowledge of the social graces, and the ethical foundation at the core of good manners and social decency. The two systems of behavior are inter-connected so as to provide acceptable social boundaries to guide and shape their personality, moral values and future educational and career endeavors. We realize how children influence other children in their conduct, and therefore we model and role-play in our training sessions so that each student can clearly see and appreciate the application of good manners. This approach involves added emphasis on self-discipline and control, intolerance for bulling and name calling, regardless of the behavior of others. As a result, our students feel more involved and want to take part in our hands-on training activities. Further, we explain the reasoning and rationale behind each act of courtesy (or kindness) and consideration extended to another person. We have incorporated in every phase of our training sessions, a very orderly process (which starts at the moment class sessions starts) to achieve maximum impact on the behavior of our students. Finally, we believe children who are well behaved and disciplined are children who are able to "intellectualize" their behavior (critically think) and not act on emotion or impulse. Failing to teach etiquette is denying a child to know and understand the rules of civil discourse in society. To overlook this important dimension of their humanity is to impair them in a way that will diminish their social role and obligation to adhere to the social rules governing citizenship and civil/public decency. It can not be disputed that whenever you encounter children who are respectful, courteous, and exhibit good manners, are children destined to excel in their chosen career endeavors and in life. Nathan Wright, Editor and Publisher ... The Journey Continues . . . ; Contact us at: 312 473-2942 ... info@efoi.org - www.efoi.org .. Etiquette Foundation of Illinois ... 19440 Glenwood Rd. Suite 220 ... Chicago Heights, IL 60411 | 
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