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Why do we teach young girls etiquette?
Today we live in a “survival of the fittest” type of society. Competition is evident in every aspect of life ranging from the school setting to the professional setting. Unfortunately, due to negative media images and stereotypes of women, many young girls are not taught how to behave in a lady-like manner. They are also not being challenged to dream big and step outside of the conformities of what they see on television.
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At P.E.A.R.L. Girls, we strive to start preparing young ladies early so that good habits can be established and a strong foundation can be in place as they develop into women. We need our young girls to realize that in their future, their etiquette skills will be equated to their competence. |
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What are the advantages to girl’s parents?
Positive social skills strengthen the family as a whole. These social skills contribute to civility in the home. In addition, etiquette boosts children’s self esteem and their character which can open doors for them in their future. |
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What are the advantages to schools?
Etiquette encourages children to be considerate of one another. This leads to more positive communication between students. Etiquette also reduces the incidents of impoliteness. Teachers can then spend more time teaching students rather than disciplining them. In addition, character building takes place when children learn etiquette which stimulates a positive climate and could possibly raise academic standards in the classroom. |
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As we can see... Etiquette is Essential!
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WHY TEACH ETIQUETTE... |
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In addition, etiquette lessons have been reported as an urgent need because: |
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“85% of our career success depends on social skills.” (Harvard University Stanford Research Institute, and Carnegie Foundation)
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"79% of respondents feel people are ruder to each other now than just 10 years ago; 42% say they encounter rude behavior every day." (Good Housekeeping, Apr. 2002) |
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“Nearly 8 in 10 respondents said ‘lack of respect and courtesy’ is a serious national problem; 61% agreed that there was more rude behavior than in the past.” (April 3, 2002, Public Agenda Research Group, reported on ABCNEWS.com) |
ADVANTAGES TO PARENTS... |
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Also, research has reported that etiquette is needed in the home because:
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“More than 8 out of 10 respondents to a telephone survey said that children today display worse manners than in the past." (Rasmussen Research, Detroit News, 2/7/02)
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“A 1999 poll by ABC News/World News Tonight reported that 73 percent of Americans thought manners were worse now than they were 20 or 30 years ago."
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"85% of us feel that the world would be a better place if we just said “please” and “thank you” more often." (ABCNEWS/World Tonight Poll, May 1999)"
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ADVANTAGES TO SCHOOLS.. |
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Additionally, research supports etiquette being taught in schools because:
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"43% of teachers in public schools spend more time dealing with behavioral issues than they do teaching." (April 2003, Public Agenda)
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“A lack of good manners is a growing problem in the classroom and on the playground.” (National Association of Elementary School Principals)
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“As programs were implemented to raise the level of self-esteem, the incidence of delinquent behavior in school declined.” (Kelley, Juvenile and Family Court Journal v29, May 1978)
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