The way to speak

I would like my chldren to speak politely and pleasantly. My children - my two oldest - are chatterboxes! They love to talk as does their Dad. (I am the quiet one). I want them to think about the way they speak.

My daughter had a sleep over the other night. She was very excited and said to me, "I have to say please. thankyou and excuse me."  I only had to remind her to say excuse me, not just when she burps! but also when she wishes to speak.

I think as adults we are an example to our children. If they hear us swear they will think that is fine and so they can swear too. Also words that aren't positive and hurt people's feelings can be just as bad. I never call my children stupid or idiots because they aren't. I can see my girl is aware of this.
She comes to me the other day  to say "Oh mum, he (her bro) swore. He said a bad word." I was shocked. Then she said "It was the S word. I will spell it out because i don't want to say it. Okay (takes care)...Stew.....and this is the other part....Pid.." Phew, so I say "Bud, please don't say that, it isn't polite." My son's response - "Oh mum I was talking about Thomas (the Tank Engine) hitting the other engines." But it made me feel proud that they do think about what they are saying and the meaning.