When my kids were younger, I never allow them to join into adult's conversation. I'd tell them very sternly, when the adults are talking, DO NOT sit/remain in the same room and listen to their conversation unless being told to.
We had help until the kids entered primary school. Sue, the helper would do most of the house chores. One fine afternoon, I overheard my son who was only 5 years-old then, demanded water to be brought to him while he was watching the telly. Sue immediately stood up but I stopped her. Instead, I turned to my son, gave him my infamous murderous look and requested him to fetch the glass of water himself
Too many other incidents but as a stay-at-home mom, I managed to rectify a lot of 'ghastly situations'
Oh! One more thing, kid's behaviour is a reflection of their upbringing. The Chinese has this saying when any kids misbehaved, "The home never teaches" ( loosely translated from Cantonese ) meaning, good manners begin at home or something to that effect!
Well, USA could always buy more luck from our very own Angel here!
Now, I gotta start cooking dinner for the kids otherwise they'd have no food to eat when I leave for Kuala Lumpur later tonight. See you around here, Catfoot. Byeeeee!
RE: 11:11
Now this is getting eerie!!!Min, lately I've been seeing 3:33 and occasionally 5:55 too!