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Cottage Charm Part 9 – Treat Others Homes As You Want Your’s Treated

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Rosevine Cottage Girls
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This can be a hard one because it seems many children today don’t treat their own homes with respect, so why should it be any different elsewhere. My adopted grandpa used to love to have children come to visit him, but unfortunately, the joy faded away as the sweet children got there and proceeded to tear the house apart. They would break lamps, electronics, books, and furniture. It was like the locusts descending on well-tended crops and leaving chaos in its wake.

I remember helping him clean up the messes and not understanding why they thought it was ok to climb all over furnishings, run in the house and cause general mayhem. 

 Let’s begin that someone’s home is not a playground. We do not run, climb, or scream in it but treat it with respect. If things are old or new, shabby or fine makes no difference. We never speak with outside voices like we would at the playground but talk quietly as you would at the museum, or at church. We walk not run around because in running we could break the person’s things or knock someone down. 
Unless someone gives you permission to, do not touch their electronics or books or other items. We can enjoy beautiful things without touching them, look with our eyes and see beautiful things but do not touch them with your hands. 
Unless told otherwise keep all food items in the kitchen. Never assume it is ok to take food and drinks in the living room or bedrooms of someone else’s home. If you do spill something, clean it up quickly to avoid it staining on carpet or furniture. Never play with outdoor toys inside or play rough outside games inside the home. 
How pleased your hosts will be at your great manners and how happy they will be when you come again to visit.

Related Post: Cottage Charm Part 1 – Responding To Invitations 

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