Forcing "please" and other niceties and attachment parenting

At first I was against such things as forced apologies and such "niceties" but then I realized how I feel when someone says something that could "use" a "please" and realized something isn't forced if it is natural. We can teach our children to have manners without it being forced. First by modeling that behavior, being around others who feel the same and also through real life experience. Grace and such are important tenets of a Montessori education and I'm very happy to hear our daughter singing her manners song... 

Now for it to translate to something that's easily done :)

Here are the words to the song our daughter has picked up from school.

A parenting thought...

I really believe that you can't be offended by someone's comments if you are secure in your belief/decision. When someone says something to you that offends you, or if you read one of my posts or shares, don't get down on yourself. Every family is different. When you compare with other families you will either judge or feel bad until you are content with what YOU have.

If you think someone is judging you, especially if it is fact-based post, then consider where you are in your journey. We all have faults. We all make mistakes. We all have times of insecurity. We all have our vices. Do YOUR best and be honest with yourself and things should work out just fine :)

Peace!