Teaching good eating habits to children is of course important. Although sometimes it is not an easy matter, if they get used to it, they will eventually get used to applying it.
Parents can teach children gently and slowly. They can also repeat it if the child forgets. So, to better understand how, here are tips on teaching eating ethics to children that parents need to understand.
1. Wash your hands before eating
illustration of child washing hands (unsplash.com/CDC)
Parents can explain that washing their hands thoroughly will keep them healthy. Parents can invite children to clean their hands in the sink and use soap and running water.
Both parents and children can do it regularly. Over time, the child will make it a habit before starting to eat.
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2. Pray first
illustration of a family eating together (unsplash.com/National Cancer Institute)
Parents can teach children to pray before eating. This is intended so that children have a form of gratitude for the blessings they have received.
That way, children are expected to have awareness in spending the food that is in front of them. They also will not be easy to criticize the food that is available.
3. Chew with your mouth closed
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illustration of a child eating (unsplash.com/Helena Lopes)
Another eating etiquette that is no less important to teach children is to ensure that they eat with their mouths closed and do not make a sound when chewing. This becomes a basic etiquette so that children can get used to it from childhood and will carry it over when they grow up.
The reason is, if you chew with your mouth open and talk when your mouth is full of food, it would be impolite behavior. In addition, these habits can also disturb the people around him.
4. Saying please and thank you
illustration of a family eating together (unsplash.com/Jimmy Dean)
Parents can get used to children to say “please” when they need help from someone. In eating etiquette, children must say thank you to those who have prepared food and whoever has served it.
Indirectly, applying this habit will foster respect for others. Besides that, children are also taught to be patient while waiting for their turn to eat.
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