I disagree.
Teaching your kids not to be rude is the very least you can do for them. I let them make their own decisions, but had them decide before we got to the front of the queue. I taught them to plan ahead.

Ignoring a child is never acceptable. If they interrupted me I would tell them not to do so, and that I would get to them when I could. As I mentioned, I then made sure that I did so- as soon as I was done with whatever I had to pay attention to I would say "Okay, now what were you trying to say before?" And they would tell me, and I would deal with it then.

I taught them to deal with the world as it truly is, where good manners make a real difference and being an inconsiderate twat will make others hate you. Apparently your parents didn't do the same for you, going by your commentary.
( The Resident Loon Not a demographic. Do not measure., Thu 4 Oct 2012, 23:47, 2 replies)

It seems to work.
You will find that ignoring misbehavior is a very strongly advocated technique.

My children are quite small still but are typically very polite because they have been taught| to be so. I am amazed that yours learned that without needing such teaching in real life situations. At four my daughter can decide and order for herself in a restaurant, because she has practiced doing so. If I always speak for her she will not get that practice. I'm not at all sure you can learn any other way.
( Ugi , it's a game of give and cake, Fri 5 Oct 2012, 11:09, closed)

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Fri 5 Oct 2012, 18:56, closed)