Weve always modelled good manners for children and people often comment on how well mannered they are from a young age. Sammy is 22 months and says thankyou without even thinking now when he is handed something and now when he asks for something..like 'apple'...we say ' would you like a piece of apple darling?'...he nods and we say manners please..and he says 'chee apple mama'. (chee = please) so i do think the constant modelling and reminding helps them learn so it becomes second nature.

Jo