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Originally Posted by Janszoon
I think there's a lot area in between those two poles. When I was growing up, whenever my mother would drop me off at someone's house, she'd remind me, "Remember to say 'please' and 'thank you'." I never felt like she was breathing down my neck or anything, but I think it was good thing that I was reminded to be polite when I was going to be a guest in some else's home.
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This sounds much gentler than the more direct and sterner reminders I hear parents giving children in my presence who are in early elementary school.