Lessons on Manners for School and Home Use

"Lessons on Manners for School and Home Use" by Edith E. Wiggin is a guide that explores the essentials of teaching good manners to children in the late 1800s. It stresses how showing respect and being kind are key to getting along with others. The book starts by explaining that good behavior comes from learning and from being a good person at heart, suggesting that teaching can give children tools to navigate social situations where they may not be learning etiquette elsewhere. It also suggests making learning fun and getting kids involved in understanding and thinking about what it means to be polite. The book highlights the importance of practicing good manners regularly and watching how others behave, setting the stage for the practical lessons it offers.