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2-year-old's politeness is the kindness we all need

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People are loving this adorable boy's politeness
Tiktok/Instagram: greyandmama
ByNicole Pelletiere
June 10, 2020, 6:33 PM

A toddler who constantly thanks his mother each time she offers him food is getting tons of love on TikTok.

Linda Meeker recently posted the sweet compilation on the video-sharing app where it garnered more than 14 million views.

The footage shows Grey, 2, saying "thank you, mama" each time he accepts a meal or snack.

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"I definitely taught him. I think it's very important to be consistent and repetitive," Meeker, who lives in Washington, told "Good Morning America." "It's the norm for him."

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Meeker said Grey likely learned politeness from his parents, who thank each other for small gestures.

Linda Meeker of Washington, mom of 2-year-old Grey, posted a sweet compilation of her son saying "thank you" on the video-sharing app TikTok, where it garnered more than 14 million views.
Tiktok/Instagram: greyandmama

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She started posting to TikTok for fun in February, never expecting Grey to gain such a large following.

When he's not busy being a viral sensation, Grey loves firetrucks, putting on sunscreen, eating olives and paying a visit to the wild goose who lives in his neighborhood.

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