The new generation kids are blessed with technology from such an early age and these modern equipments can work wonders if they learn to use them judiciously. A 2-year old can easily handle any gadget and exactly knows how it functions. Action figures, puzzles and blocks are no longer the standard toys among today’s children rather they prefer playing video games and mobile games on tablets and I-pads. Positive effects of Gadgets upon Kids: From a very early age kids develop an aptitude for technology, which is an important skill now as modern equipments and multimedia are used in school learning. Tablets and smart phones offer a very good user interface which makes learning much more fun for kids. Using various applications like Skyping or Face timing with friends or relatives, which enhance their communicative and interpersonal skills and also help in cordial relationship building. Negative effects of Gadgets: Brain Damage: Modern gadgets are not of utmost importance for child development. Rather, fancy gadgets hamper their brain activities and reduce one-on-one time with their parents. Overexposure to gadgets may cause attention deficit, cognitive delays and impaired learning. Language Delay for infants: Reports suggest that toddlers under the age of two do not have the cognitive ability to comprehend complex programs of a smart phone, which interferes with the “talk time” between the parent and the child, which ultimately results in delayed language skills. Delayed Development: Kids under the age of 12 do not play outdoor games, rather they spend time playing video games and surfing the internet. This restriction in movement results in delayed development which makes them physically unfit and socially awkward. Sleep Deprivation: Using laptops and mobile phones late at night, deprives children a good night sleep. This results in an unhealthy lifestyle and divided attention, which hampers their performance at school. Child Aggression: Some online games available on the internet portray violence, murder, torture and mutilation, which can make kids violent and aggressive. Guidelines for Kids using Gadgets: The user interface should be made interactive which helps the brain development and language development, which happens only when a child talks about what is happening on screen. It should be more of an exchange of words rather than only one directional. The build-in parental controls in the device should be used by parents to restrict their child`s use of internet for a limited time period. Parents should also have access to their search history and their different activities online. Reading E-books should be encouraged, though not for long, as more amount of screen time may affect the eyes of the children. Too much screen time should not be allowed as it means less time for other activities like playing outdoor games or studying. Moderation and balance is the key to ensure a healthy relationship between a child and the gadgets. A child must be monitored and should only be allowed to spend a few hours on gadgets. Parents must talk to their kids and spend time with them and get them involved and interested in hobby classes so that their attention is diverted and their time is spent fruitfully.
Science and technology has changed the outlook of the society and has shown its positive impacts in every sphere. The use of technology and modern equipments has been whole heartedly adopted by schools and has helped teachers to expand beyond linear, text-based learning and monotonous lectures. Its role in schools has evolved with time, and has expanded the horizons of learning by matching international standards. Advantages of Technology Integration in Education: Technology integrated in education sphere, facilitates the student`s learning and boosts their capacity, productivity, and performance. It brings about positive changes in teaching methods which is at par with international standards. 1. Technology makes teaching easy: Boring long lectures and theoretical explanations often deteriorates the attention span of students and sucks the interest out of them. Audio-visual presentations, enable students to understand exactly how the knowledge is applied in practice and give makes the concept easier to understand. Projectors and computer presentations can be used to deliver any type of lesson or instruction and improve the level of comprehension within the class. 2. Technology helps in tracking a student`s progress: Some innovative software and applications like MyStudentsProgress and theTeacherCloud Progress Tracker are great online tools that enable schools and parents to determine the progress of the students. Instead of using old traditional techniques and manipulative methods, teachers rely on this new technology to have an update about every student. 3. Educational technology is good to the environment: It would be an eco friendly option to stop the use of papers and use digital textbooks in classrooms. Ebooks ad Ereaders are prevalent in today`s time, and it would be really convenient for a student to take exams online, and study via ebooks, instead of using pens and paper. This would reduce environmental pollution, as more trees could be saved. 4. Technology makes learning fun: Students are addicted to social media and internet from a very early age, which might turn out to be a harmful distraction. But teachers and parents can mold their inclination to spend time online for good purposes like making presentations, watching educational animated videos, writing and reading blogs, following TED talks, etc. Such activities can motivate a student to be innovative and inspire them to be constructive dreamers. 5. Technology makes distance learning more accessible: Distance learning or Distance education is one of the most trending learning methods. Virtual lessons are attaining greater importance than before and it is highly convenient for students. In case a student cannot afford to travel a long distance, or rather move out to another city, then they can easily enroll for courses on-line and gain the knowledge they are interested in. Working professionals can also opt for distance learning, to expand their knowledge without leaving their jobs. Online services are highly sought after, and the high quality video lectures and trained professionals available virtually, are at par with classroom education. 6. Students and teachers can easily access information at any time: Students can easily access newspapers, scientific articles, studies, and any other type of content online. They can write better, deeper academic papers because they can support and modify their arguments with references and ideas from all over the world. Students get instant information once they type the keywords online, irrespective of what time it is. Whereas, in old schools, students have to spend hours in the library to look for a single piece of information. Thus, technology saves a lot of time in this busy world, and makes the job much easier for students and teachers. 7. Technology makes collaboration easy: Online tools and apps offer a unique setting for students to engage in a group projects and participate in discussions with their teachers. They work from home, as the team is connected through the Internet and everyone is inspired by the focused environment. In case of any query, they can ask the teachers directly and gather instant help. Online collaboration gives every student an equal chance to participate, unlike traditional classroom settings, where only good students monopolize the discussion. Conclusion: The future of the educational system is practically determined by the development of technology and only proper technology can guide students towards greater understanding of all concepts covered in class. Thus, there should to be no second thoughts in accepting this positive change and digitalize education for the convenience of both teachers as well as students.
Teenage is considered as one of the best phases in one`s life. Kids between the ages of 13 to 19 Years enter adolescence and encounter a lot of ‘firsts’. Although teenage is considered as a cheerful, happy and carefree time, it also marks the advent of formidable years and challenges too. Teenage is a time that is filled with confusion and anxiousness and it is the duty of the parents, to extend their helping hand and be there for their kids as a friend and confidant. Issues faced as a teenager: There are various issues which a teenager faces, irrespective of gender. Some of the problems are extremely alarming, and needs to be addressed immediately by a caring adult or a professional. The most common Teenager Problems are: Appearance: A girl and even a boy at this age, gets really anxious about how their body and structure is turning out to be. Presently, due to excessive use of social media and public forums, teenagers constantly compare themselves to the perfect-figure bodies that they come across on the internet. This lowers their self esteem, as they start doubting their looks and try to become someone they are not. This is a very serious issue, as students tend to change their lifestyles and starve themselves to death, so that they can attain the so called perfect look. Media and peer pressure also adds on to their baggage. Bullying: Bullying is an issue which is extremely prevalent in the teenage phase at schools. A student may get depressed if they are constantly picked upon and consequently they might react strangely by keeping to themselves. Such a hostile environment, impacts a teenager negatively, and shatters their self respect and personality. Cyber bullying: Online bullying or Cyber bullying is a widespread and fast growing phenomenon while offline bullying continues to be a problem as well. Cyber bullying is far worse than direct in person bullying because, the anonymous person posting rumors on social media is completely oblivious of the fact that how badly they are affecting the victim by shattering their self esteem and reputation on a public forum. Education: Academic is a constant criteria in which a student needs to excel, in any phase of life. But sometimes, especially in this phase, amidst all the distractions it becomes extremely difficult for students to keep up with their scores and handle the pressure. Many good students also succumb to the excessive stress and lose their confidence. Depression: Teenagers especially girls can get affected by any random unimportant things due to which they feel restless and lose the will power to stay strong and happy. Various factors may lead to depression like low grades, break ups, high parental expectations, weight gain, substance use, peer pressure, etc. It is alarming to see that such minor problems also trigger suicides amongst teenagers and the numbers have only been increasing over the years. Students succumb to such intense situations and decide to throw away their lives, without even thinking about their family and future. This is very serious issue which needs to be pondered over by parents as well as schools. Solutions for Teenager Problems: A child should be constantly reminded that they are beautiful just the way they are, and they do not need to be perfect or match presumed standards. The teachers should make sure that they are not forcing extra pressure on the kids, to excel in all fields. They should understand their limits and weaknesses and glorify their strengths to rekindle their self confidence. Students should not be allowed to use social media from such an early age, and even if they do, they should not be taking these platforms seriously. Validation from a public forum is absolutely unnecessary as it plays with a student`s mind and perception. Parents should give special attention to their children at this age and monitor their activities and take interest in their personal life. Instead of immediately denying an idea or permission, they should consider their child`s needs and make sure they are mentally stable and not disturbed by uncanny situations. Conclusion: These Teenage Issues are very common and can be easily handled if they are identified at the right time by the right people. Life has so much to offer and children should understand that some small glitches cannot be the end of the world. They should learn to fight and stand up for themselves and hold their ground in such challenging and upsetting scenarios.
It is never too early to educate a child about safety and security. Parents are afraid of their child`s safety at schools, roads and even at home; irrespective of age, a child should be aware of their surroundings, and self security should be their first priority. Teaching a child about talking to strangers depends on their age. Preschoolers are unaware of the term “stranger” and fail to determine who is safe or unsafe. Thus, at schools and toddlers must be taught about basic safety and how to deal with unfavorable situations. The 5- to 8-year-old must be given special attention and lessons about safety and how to deal with strangers, when they are alone and unsupervised in public or at home. A 4 year old knows who a stranger is and must be taught safety rules. Whereas, School-age kids have an idea that some strangers might be dangerous and some can be totally harmless. They have the ability to differentiate between the two with their judgment and impulse. Ways to teach kids to handle strangers: Informing Parents: A parent should be aware of their child`s whereabouts, no matter where they are going. A child must be given strict instructions to inform to their parents about their outings. Even if it is a minor chore or an errand, a parent should be informed; this way they can protect their child from other people. A child should feel free to inform their parents about someone`s inappropriate behavior, be it a stranger or a known person. Parents must listen to their kids by supporting them and address the person trying to hurt them. No Stringent Rules: To a child, virtually everyone they meet is a stranger, at least at first, like, day-care providers and teachers, babysitters, doctors and nurses and dentists, the mail carrier, even police officers. While there are some strangers with ill-intentions, most of the others are safe and probably friendly and kindly disposed towards children. Thus, a child should not be taught to “never” interact with a stranger, rather they should be taught to be more alert and aware and avoid any physical contacts. Childproofing: At an early age a child should be taught to spell and write their full name and at least know the names of one parent. They must know their address and telephone numbers of their parents and emergency numbers like 9-1-1 or 1-0-0. Basic body safety: Teachers and parents should educate 2- and 3-year-old with general body safety. Preschoolers are not too young to learn the correct terms for their genitals and they must be taught that no one is supposed to touch their private parts and they must avoid any kind of physical contact with strangers or sit on their laps. Using Public Bathrooms and Trial Rooms: By age 6, most children are ready to use a public restroom and trail rooms on their own. A parent should be vigilant and should stay close to their child. They must immediately refuse help from unknown people, if offered any. Ability to say NO: A child should be taught to recognize suspicious behavior. Instead of telling them to be scared of an unknown person and run away from them, a child must be taught to detect danger and uncanny situations. Instances like, a stranger offering candies, asking for directions, asking for personal information, showing inappropriate behavior; kids should be aware of such circumstances and never succumb to the given scenario. They should be taught to stay away from such strangers and never offer or accept any help from such people. Final Thought about Parents, Kids & Strangers: It is not possible to protect kids from strangers at all times. But it is possible to teach them about appropriate behaviors and what to do if somebody crosses the line. There is no point crushing a child`s friendly and outgoing nature and terrorizing a child by making them scared of everyone by dwelling on such unpleasant possibilities as kidnapping, rape, and murder; rather they must be taught to distinguish among different people and always be alert and attentive. Keeping these tips in mind can help kids stay safe while they’re out and about.
Educational Games, they are the games having the main agenda Learning With Fun. They are developed to learn something in an educational environment, and here learning refers to the study of any subject, understanding of any historical event or some scientific concept or problem-solving and much more by some innovative games. It is an interactive way of teaching where the teacher interacts more with the student. History and Present Day Educational Games:- Educational games are of many types including cards, boards and video games. Not only in present time but in earlier time also they were in trend for example, in earlier times, chess was played by the kings and warriors to study the war strategies and after that, the trend continued and then majorly followed in the 1900s and now in 2000s also this trend is everlasting. Let’s discuss a few games to understand scenario of history and present-day educational games to make us understand more about this trend- (1) Monopoly:- Monopoly is a board game first introduced in 1935 and now on its 70th anniversary, the latest version of it was introduced, Here And Now Electronic Banking Edition, this game is based on luck and strategies, the aim of the player is that to capture as many personal properties as he can and the game ends when one or more players go bankrupt. (2) Trump Cards:- Trump cards are a very funny method of learning history or any other subject, previously played by people to show their royalty or just for passing the time but now a day’s used as educational games also for making learning fun for kids. (3) Oregon Trail:- It was a game introduced in the Year 1974 and became very popular and was mainly found in computer labs in the 1970s and the 1980s. The game was that students lead an oxen-pulled wagon from Missouri to Oregon in pioneer days of the 1800s. It conveyed an American history lesson with an amazing gaming experience. (4) Snakes and Ladders:- Snakes and ladders were produced in England in the 1800s and are still in trend among small kids helping in learning counting and addition and a game similar to this CHUTES AND LADDERS was introduced in 1900s which teaches morals based on, children rewarded for good deeds and were punished for bad deeds. (5) Dr. Brain:- Dr. Brain is a series of educational games, having puzzles to level up in the game. It was introduced in 1990s; it improved children’s thinking abilities by being a brain devoting application. So, these were some games introduced in past and in present, there are many games which were introduced in past but are still being recommended for the kids education, hence now as you can see there has been a relation of us with the educational gaming industry since past and it’ll surely continue till the future also as gaming is a great effort of making a human learn something fast with enjoyment as it was well said by Friedrich Schiller in one of his play that ‘Humans Are Fully Humans When They Play’ and gave the origin to a classical study of human learning with gaming.
In today’s date getting better grades should not be the sole aim of any student & student should not depend on classroom study. So students should develop the habit of Self-Studying. Every student must develop the art of Self-Studying & Study Smartly rather than studying hard. Although we know that hard work leads to success only a few will agree to the fact that hard work with smartness leads to the miracle. Research on Self-Study: Researchers reveal that different parts of the brain are stimulated by different types of media. Our brain contains hippocampus, which makes a mental note of pictures that we view. As a result, learning through diagrams, images and video lectures help a lot more than mugging up text books and listening to teachers and professors. Basically, in order to retain something in our brains, we need to intake the same information in different ways. Mix and Match Study: We never complete our meals with more quantity of only one dish. We generally have at least three to four types of dishes in conventional order. Similarly, it is more effective to study multiple subjects each day than to go into the depths of only one or two subjects. This is because it is always more probable to confuse similar information if you study too much of the same subject in one day. Incessant Revision: When students do Self-Study incessant revision is must. After studying a particular topic, prepare a list of the essential points and conclusions of the topic. Next time, when you study another topic of the same subject keep at least five to ten minutes for recapitulating the previous topic via those points. This periodic revision gradually moves the information from your short-term memory to your long-term memory. Practice makes perfect: Those days are gone when practice and Self-Studying meant doing the same thing over and over again. In today’s world, like all other things, even practice requires variety. Working out a different type of problem compels your mind to think in different ways. As a result, if you can solve a particular type of problem, you can at least approach or even solve a completely different type of it based on the same concept. Regularity in Self-Studying: Studying for the shorter duration on a regular basis is more effective than sitting with books for the entire day before the examinations. Attending classes regularly helps the students understand the subjects better. Frequent tests are also a good option for self-assessment. Doubt clearing classes also increase the interactions between teachers and students which ultimately lead to better understanding. Questioning mind is the master key to a crystal clear idea of any topic. Note Making: Students who take notes by hands develop a tendency to process and reframe the information. On contrary to this online note-takers generally, take down exactly the words which are uttered by the teacher. As a result, the notes form a dictated passage and ultimately become almost similar to the paragraphs of books and articles. Hence, scientists usually recommend the method of offline note making. You can also have an audio recording of the lecture with the permission of the concerned teacher or professor. Self-Reward: Before starting a Self-Study session it is very important that you set a reward for yourself. It can be anything which you love to do in your free time. From reading an article to listening to music— this award will refresh your mind and bring the urge in you to study smartly and learn faster. Regular study breaks and daily meditations are extremely important for the growth and development of your concentration. Note for Students: Focus on the process of studying and not on the outcome. If you study smartly and wholeheartedly, good results will surely follow. Write the answers to the questions incorporating the corrections after you get to see your answer scripts for every examination. Live a healthy life with regular exercises. Always remember that being the best is less important than doing your best.
LMS is the abbreviated form of Learning Management System—it’s a software program used for Educational Courses and Training Programs for the administration, documentation, tracking and reporting. It mainly focuses on online delivery but supports a range of uses. LMS is a very convenient system and helps the instructor deliver materials to the students. It involves formed and extremely vibrant way of learning and teaching with endless features. Purpose of LMS: One of the basic purposes of introduction of LMS is the compactness of the system. It makes the process of education easily accessible and equally interesting for the students. Some LMS providers include & quot;performance management systems & quot;which encompass employee appraisals, competency management, skills-gap analysis, succession planning and multiple assignments. The fact that online learning programs are time-saving, makes them more desirable, especially for working students. The Root of e-Learning: With the evolution of technologies and software development, education on Internet has come into practice among a large chunk of the world. However, LMS forms the basis of e-Learning. It organizes the contents of a particular course or subject or topic in one location rather than spreading them out over hard drives and other secondary storage devices. Through a cloud-based LMS, many other members with distinct login ID and passwords can access the documents without any fear of losing them. Repeated Study by LMS: In this world of immense digressions, it is almost impossible for any student to read something once and remember it forever. As a result, revision is a must. LMS facilitates unlimited access to any uploaded course for each and every enroller of that particular course. Performance Analyst: LMS generally provides the facility of tracking the process of a particular learner. It also provides a comparative analysis of the performance of each of the learners through graphs. These graphs are equally important for the learner as well as the instructor. Most of the LMSs feature analytic tools that enable the learners to know their weak areas and strong areas of a particular course. This helps the students to know what to study more. Variety in Education by LMS: New modules can be added as and when required– so there is always a process of constant editing. Thus, the system never becomes stagnant. Instead, it involves infinite expansion with compact and relevant modifications. LMS provides a lot of options– many courses are conducted on the same subject or topic. So, if a person fails to understand after studying from one site, he or she can go for more sites and forums. Social Media for Learning by LMS: Who says that Facebook pages are only for promoting societies and startups? Those days are gone when people used to burst into Twitter and follow different celebrities with thousands of retweets. What’sApp groups have started changing their names to discussion groups on diverse topics. LMS has made it easy to incorporate social learning into the e-Learning strategy. You can include links to Facebook and Twitter pages, LinkedIn groups and online forums which will be beneficial for your learners. Social media sites can also be used for attracting new learners and presenting e-Learning exercises which can become popular in the peer circle. So let all of us start utilizing free trials, paid or non-paid courses, documents and audio visual lectures as per our requirements. There’s nothing more precious than knowledge and only few things are as endless as learning.
The first question when Indian parents decide for the schooling of their child comes in their minds is, which board would be good for their child’s future, which would help him get recognition for further education in universities and which board would help in polishing their child’s skills and then most of them come up with two options which are CBSE and ICSE. CBSE, Central Board of Secondary Education, it is recognized by Indian Government whereas ICSE, Indian Certificate of Secondary Education has not got recognition from the Indian Government but still, that does not matter, the certification of both is valid globally. Specification of CBSE & ICSE:- Let’s discuss a few specifications of both the board’s so that it will become easier to study the key differences in both and count on their merits and go through their demerits:- CBSE Board:- (1) Its curriculum is based on NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) (2) The examinations conducted by this board are AISSE(All India Secondary School Examination) and AISSCE(All India Senior Secondary Examination). (3) Most of the schools in India are affiliated to CBSE. (4) Its syllabus is formed in a structured manner and it is easy for the teachers to cope up with the syllabus as it is divided into units and it is also specified that how many classes they have to devote for a particular unit. (5) It has a more scientific approach, and maths and science are compulsory subjects in it. (6) The medium of examination can be both Hindi as well as English, it approves both. (7) Most of the entrance exams for further admission in professional courses in India are based on CBSE pattern. ICSE Board:- (1) ICSE is not actually a board but it is an examination conducted by CISCE(Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination). (2) It is not so much recalled in all over India but there are some states which give it the highest preference, for example, in cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Banglore, ICSE is more prevalent. (3) In ICSE, the main focus is given on the English of the student and the standard of English is been set higher. (4) ICSE focuses on the detailed study of each subject with an edge over English. (5) The student who wants to go abroad for higher studies in future, ICSE would suit him the best as in many international entrance examinations like GRE, GMAT standard of English is high which an ICSE student can meet. (6) In this pattern, projects are important and contain marks. After completion of 10th, the board results are based on both 9th and 10th grades’ performance. Which One Is Easier? After going through the differences in both, the main question arises in mind is which one would be easier but it should not be like that because no one can determine the level of ease in both as at some points one is lengthy and tougher and on some points the other one but both equally set a standard of education, it’s on parents that in which direction they want to move their child, their decision should be based on the future preferences they must be wondering for their child. Note for Parents:- One thing which parents must keep in mind is if they are changing the school of their child for further studies like for senior secondary education they should not send him to the school offering any other board suddenly because there are many chances that it will give a negative.
International schools are affiliated to the International Baccalaureate Programme and/or the Cambridge International Examinations. The International Baccalaureate (IB), formerly known as the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), is an international nonprofit educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Over time it has gained recognition and is now working with more than 3000 schools in 141 countries. Currently IB is limited to the metropolitans and large Tier-I cities in India and have been introduced in some new schools only. Kinds of IB programme: A school can only teach the following programmes if they are authorized by IB. It broadly runs three kinds of educational programmes, namely: a) Primary Years Programme for kindergarten to class 5. b) Middle Years Programme beginning from class 5 to class 10. c) Diploma Programme that comprises the final two years. Features of IB: The curriculum followed by the IB is different from the other existing boards as it doesn`t follow a rigorous text book method to teach candidates rather the students select their own set of books which they find fit for themselves. A student is not supposed to take any test or examinations until they reach class 10; this develops a stress free environment for the students and cumulates growth and evolution which is beyond any competition. It also has innovative teaching methods and special approaches which are widely accepted across the globe and assures positive results. The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): IGCSE is an English language curriculum developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) that prepares students for International Baccalaureate, A Level and BTEC Level 3. IGCSE is conducted at Level Class 10, same as the Class 10 examinations of the CBSE and ICSE or the Middle years Programme of the IB. IGCSE is one of the most sought-after and globally acclaimed qualifications. All around the world it is delivered across 140 countries and recognized by Ivy League universities, especially in UK. In India, the course is delivered in over 130 schools and is also recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as being at par with CBSE, ICSE, and other existing boards. It provides special care for every individual and the programme is planned according to their capabilities and distinguished abilities. The course is well balanced and lends international perspective and introspection. IGCSE Recognition: Many universities worldwide require a combination of Cambridge International A Levels and Cambridge IGCSEs to meet their admission requirements. Cambridge IGCSE is similar to the GCSE in UK. IGCSE is popular among homeschoolers and adult students and it usually takes students typically in the age group 14-16. But sometimes, it also allows students from alternative education and adult students to sit for the exam and continue personal education advancement at any age. IGCSE Subjects Offered: IGCSE offers more than 70 subjects, the core subjects being English, Mathematics and Sciences. The Students are required to take a minimum of 5 or maximum of 14 subjects. Students can also choose other subjects ranging from Social Sciences (commonly Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Sociology) to Arts & Technology (commonly Computer Studies, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Art & Design). A Student is awarded with one IGCSE certificate for each subject. The number of subjects that needs to be taken depends upon individual preference and varies across different schools. Grading system of IGCSE: The IGCSE is graded on an 8-point scale from A* to G with a 9th grade “U” signifying “Ungraded”. Features of IGCSE: IGCSE is one of the most sought-after and globally acclaimed qualification. It encourages necessary educational skills, problem solving methods, team work, and concept building. It provides special care for every individual and the programme is planned according to their capabilities and distinguished abilities. The course is well balanced and lends international perspective and introspection.
Actions speak louder than words. Manners and Etiquettes are not inherited by a child; instead, they learn and inculcate values while growing up. Parents have the power to nurture, guide, show and instill kindness, responsibility, and gentleness. When children are polite, kind and honest they make their parents look good and set an example of their upbringing. Importance of Manners and Etiquettes in Kids Social skills are very important in a child’s life, from the playground to the classroom to the workplace. Interaction with people, building relationships and friendships are some of the basic needs of an individual and thus development of interpersonal skills is a must. To show respect towards elders and treat everyone politely, these two basic traits shows the character of a child, parents and teachers can guide the kids in the right way. Every parent wants to raise their child into a respectful honest human being and thus, good manners are important skills that children should develop when they are young. Several aspects like good manners at the table, on the telephone, financial etiquette, good Sportsmanship, show respect towards elders, these are some basic nuances that a kid must follow and grow up to learn. Some pointers that ensure good mannerisms: Respectfully knocking and waiting for permission to enter in a classroom or office. To ask for permission to borrow something and positively return it in the same or better condition Privacy is very important aspect, thus a kid must be taught never to look through someone`s private possessions without prior permission. Whatever happens in the family stays in the family. A kid should never discuss family arguments and problems with outsiders. This is invasion of privacy and some people may take advantage of the facts. To maintain cleanliness and hygiene is extremely important. Every child must be taught basic rules to leave the bathroom, toilet, kitchen and TV room clean and tidy and to not leave dirty dishes around the house or litter food. Practicing the art of good manners and etiquette starts at home; parental guidance should be followed through to school and the sports field. Kids Telephone etiquettes are also of huge importance and must be taken care of from an early age itself. Good Table manners and etiquette for kids should be a part of life. Wasting food, littering food here and there, not using spoons, these are considered as poor table manners, and should not be encouraged. Children are never too young to learn the art of welcoming family and guests. A warm and friendly greeting is essential and it shows that a child has been raised with good values. Conclusion: Learning to apologize and thank people, are two very important lessons a child must be taught. These values come in handy for the rest of their lives and mould them into better human beings. For students to be successful in life, they need to have social skills as well as academic skills. And with a polite and caring behavior, they will continue to use good manners and become more socially aware as they get older.