“Truthfulness is a corner-stone in character, and if it be not firmly laid in youth, there will ever after be a weak spot in the foundation.”
-- J. Davis

Youth are our future not only for our country but for western civilization. We are in the cycle of extremes with the 1960’s generation pushing aside all what grandmother tried to teach us and have replaced it with social humanism allowing the individual to be and act according to his own dictates. Any moral code of ethics that even date back to ancient Egyptian times has been replaced with one’s freedom to express his uniqueness.

Lacking a moral compass is like a rudderless sailboat shifting with the wind. When the fog and mist subsides one finds himself circulating aimlessly. Reaching goals, becoming a success in life will only be a temporary condition if the foundation is not properly formed. We see this today with our youth who are not prepared to live within our changing world. They have not been able to develop any sense of social consciousness built on respect and decency of the human being. Many remind us of those tawdry boys from Lord of the Flies struggling to survive in a world of their making.

Manners matter and we are seeing college graduates enrolling in etiquette classes in record numbers for academia as well as parents themselves lacked this knowledge. Being a genius in your field of study is not a guarantee of success in the marketplace. Communication skills and basic decent human courtesies are paramount for success. These attributes and skills need to be taught to our children and with practice they will become second nature to them.

Manners build confidence and respect for others. Respect fosters positive social interaction. Kindness is in, rude behavior is out. The basic value of every child whether they are a member of a gang or the new student to the class, wants to be respected and accepted. Character based on moral principles of decency and respect is that rudder that will provide direction for the child and build a secure foundation that will weather any storm

Diane Diehl Company along with guidance from leading educators has assembled intriguing and fun-filled programs for children through the Petite Protocol™ Class and Manners Camp USA. Classes are small to provide interaction and practice. All areas of etiquette are thoroughly covered. Petite Protocol™ Class is taught in Los Angeles, New York and London, England. Manners Camp USA is our summer one week program that is provided only in Newport Beach, California.

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