Your child may not understand what “thank you’ is but she will learn that people are happy when she uses such words.
Parenting approaches evolve over time. In the old days, parents were stricter and had no qualms using physical punishments if their children were rude.
Today’s parents are usually more lax in their approaches, and their children may become spoilt and lack manners. This does not mean that parents have to be harsh on their children.
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