Family Etiquette Essay

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ettiquite Speech: Second October 19, 2011 Category: Etiquette Topic: In-Law Etiquette OBJECTIVES Organization: Topical General Purpose: To inspire Specific Purpose: To inspire my audience to use good etiquette in parenting and dealing with a son or daughter –in-law. INTRODUCTION a. Video clip- meet the fockers interrogation of the son-in-law. b. What is etiquette? According to Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus, Editor Robert Allen: It is the rules of correct behavior.(Oxford) c. When you are the parent-in-law, be the best one there is. Using good etiquette is a way to do that. I. Orienting Information: a. Using etiquette when dealing with a married child is very important to remember in order to have a good relationship with them as an adult, as someone’s spouse and as a parent; not just as your child. b. I have two grown children. My daughter is married and has a new baby. My son was married and has a six year old daughter. I always try to use good etiquette when dealing with them and their families. Because of this we have a good relationship. II. Central Idea: a. The most important basis of a happy relationship with your child and their spouse is to accept that they must live their own lives and raise their children their way, not yours. Ways to do that include limiting your criticism, be curtious when visiting their home, and treat your son or daughter –in-law as you do your own child. BODY I. Learn to sit on any criticism you might have of how they are raising your grandchildren. a. Realistically they won’t be interested in your views. b. When your advice is sought, give it freely and lovingly, then drop the subject and don’t expect to get such a request often. c. Spoiling the grandchildren is ok, but in doing so try not to go against the parents rules. BRIDGE:
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