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What Afternoon Tea Teaches Our Children

As with any family affair or special meal, children at afternoon tea have the opportunity to observe and imitate their elders and practice their own manners. Some tearooms welcome children of all ages, while others request a minimum age for guests. Even if the kids are getting their first exposure to afternoon tea at home using their children’s tea set, afternoon tea is the perfect teacher for these life lessons:

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By menu planning and/or setting the tea table with an adult, kids begin learning about anticipating their guests’ needs. Talk through the afternoon tea meal with your child, asking them to help you

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