Mommy, Why Are There So Many Rules at The Dinner Table?

About the Book

Mommy, Why Are There So Many Rules at the Dinner Table?” is a book designed to introduce young children to six basic table arrangements. As a fairly successful African-American female, I realized that the reason I nagged my child about table manners was because to survive in today’s society she must master not just reading, math, and writing skills, but also social skills to manage her behavior in all social situations. When children know how to handle themselves in different situations their confidence and self-esteem soar. Unfortunately, for many children, they are more mesmerized with the latest rap songs, music videos, and gadgets than they are with table manners. We grossly neglect teaching proper manners yet obsess over not being able to buy our kids the latest technology. I have witnessed parents during the holiday season stand in lines for hours even before the store opens to make sure their child gets the Latest or hottest gadget for the season regardless of cost. Manners must be taught to all children. All too often parents believe that their child’s innate good nature will make him/her a well-behaved child. Even though you think your child is smart and nice, other people will judge them on how they appear. Parents teaching their young children good table manners could one day be the deciding factor in a competitive job interview that takes place over lunch.

About the Author

Alexis Briana Williamson is an accomplished student who lives in Savannah, Georgia and has been reading since she was 2½ years old. Alexis is an avid book reader and is constantly writing short stories with her undeniable innocence and very sweet spirit. Alexis love for reading spur her mother into using her creative ideas to start a collection of children books. Alexis who name means strong, helper, and defender is well on her way in making a contribution to the human race through the written word. This book is her first published book inspired by her dislike of getting her hair done. Alexis attributes her love for reading and writing to her mom who has been reading to her even before she was born. Alexis states that she reads everyday and every night to put information into her head. She reads at home, she reads at school, she reads at church, she reads in her bed, she reads to herself, she reads to others, she reads in the car, and she reads in the library. Alexis hopes that you enjoy her first book and if you like this book you will probably like the other stories created by Alexis’s mom and Alexis. Please visit our website at ellawise.com to see how you can buy this book and view upcoming releases and events.