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Parenting Tips on March 1 Fox 4 Morning News: Responding to Kids' Embarrassing Comments in Public

Because children are naturally inquisitive and have no experience filtering their thoughts, every parent is going to experience their child saying something embarrassing in public. Tune into the Fox 4 parenting expert for tips on how to respond in these awkward situations.

Setting the foundation

• Teach kids about politeness and manners
• Talk about people's feelings
• Explain that some people look really different from others
• Teach them when and how to use a soft voice

When a child says something embarrassing

• Realize that people are usually understanding
• Explain how the comment could have hurt someone's feelings
• Correct any errors in their understanding

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