Post by Gladden Ngozi (@Gladden)

There are moments with children that quietly reveal the kind of adults we're raising.

My son recently resumed at a new school. He walked past a classmate and said, "Good morning."
The boy, surprisingly, turned and asked, "Why are you greeting me?"
My son simply walked on.

Later, I told him, "That would have been a good opportunity to explain that 'Good morning' is simply a wish. You're wishing someone a good morning, and it's only polite to wish them the same."

Growing up, my dad made sure we understood this. Some mornings, he would knock on our door, open it, and say, "Good morning." We would reply, "Good morning, sir."
It wasn't just a routine greeting. It was an exchange of goodwill—I wish you a good morning, and I wish you the same.

Sadly, some people grow up believing that greeting someone is a burden or an unnecessary formality. It really isn't. It's one of the simplest ways to show respect, kindness, and acknowledge another person's presence.

So instead of responding with "Ehen," "Oo jareh," 😁 or acting as though someone has offended you by greeting you... just return the greeting. It costs nothing, but it says a lot about your upbringing and your regard for others.

And if you weren't taught this growing up, that's okay. Now you know.

Teach your children better. 😊

Have a fantastic weekend, Lekeelekee Family. ❤️

#GoodManners #Respect #TeachThemYoung #Parenting #KindnessCostsNothing #Lekeelekee

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