• • A. When inviting school classmates to a home party, follow the school's policy for extending invitations. In the absence of a policy, keep in mind that when invitations are passed out at school, excluded students may have their feelings hurt. If all the students in the class can not be included, invitations should be issued discreetly and outside of the school environment (ex. after school, by mail, by phone).

• • A. Some appropriate gift ideas for a baby’s baptism are small, engraved silver items such as a rattle, frame, or infant dining set.

• • A. After playing a sport or a game, congratulate the other players on their playing ability and let them know that you enjoyed playing with them.

• • A. When at a dining table, a child should stand behind his/her chair until all the adults have been seated.

• • A. Children should first ask permission before walking or playing on a neighbors yard or property.

• • A. It is customary to send a thank-you card for all gifts received, regardless of gift size or value.