I have to say that I have the most wonderfully polite students this
year. I teach small group instruction and whenever my 5th grade class
leaves, they always - to the kid - say, "Thank you for helping me."

Linda
PATCHogue, NY

On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 17:34:54 GMT, Taria
wrote:

I don't think it is so unusual. The problem is pushy kids are often the
ones we deal with or remember. I know lots of kids of a variety of ages
with good manners. Don't give up hope they are still out there.
Taria