Annie is off this week. This column first appeared in 2021. Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of children of a relative made her feel at ...

When your son exhibits jaw-droppingly bad behavior: He is still good inside. When your daughter says something truly awful to you: […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 85°F.

But watch for good behavior from them, and compliment them immediately if and when it occurs. Attention-seeking in bad ways should not be rewarded. -- 81 Years Wise.

Apprehensive behavior is not always a bad thing. In fact, it can be a good thing in certain situations, as it can motivate us ...