The proliferation of media and the across-the-board acceptance of less-than-perfect behavior (ad-hoc cursing, sloppy dress in public, etc.) have led many people to behave in a way that's too casual in nature when they're out and about in the world. If you want people to think highly of you and your children, then you've got to take a refresher course on some basic social graces. By doing so, you'll ensure that you and your children will go quite far in school, at work, and in life.