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Are manners really on the decline, and who’s to blame? 

Even though many still find manners hugely important, there’s a growing attitude that children ...

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07.45 12 Sep 2025


Are manners really on the decline, and who’s to blame? 


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07.45 12 Sep 2025


Even though many still find manners hugely important, there’s a growing attitude that children are ruder than they once were. 

So, are manners really on the decline, and who’s to blame? Genevieve Roberts, parenting columnist with the iPaper, recently asked that question herself and she joined Shane this morning to discuss further.


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