How are you teaching your kids to show gratitude?  Training your 
children to say "please" and "thank you" is essential.  This basic 
social skill is critical in showing respect for others.  
It takes plenty of prompting and reminders when your kids are young.  It
 is worth the effort.  Developing the skill of showing appreciation will
 benefit your kids.  Expressing gratitude is crucial in maintaining 
relationships.  
Showing a Lack of Appreciation 
It can be challenging for kids to consider other people’s feelings.  
Part of showing genuine appreciation involves being able to put yourself
 in someone else’s shoes.  When children have not fully developed this 
skill, it can cause problems. 
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