Some of the kids are scarily well-manners around here.  Was out front messing with my two when a teenager walked up the road with 3 dogs on leashes.  Saw us and stopped ' Excuse me, sir, would your children like to meet the dogs'.  He introduced himself, told us where he lived, chatted with the kids while they petted the two old Labs and a beagle, then wish us a nice day.  There is hope.