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This study examined family predictors of etiquette and manners among youths’ in Anambra State. The study adopted a correlational research design. Four research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The population comprised 4,604 first and second year faculty of Education undergraduates of both Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. Purposive sampling was used in selecting 821 respondents from the two institutions. An instrument titled, “Parenting Style on Youths’ Etiquette and Manner Questionnaire (PSYEMQ) was employed for data collection. The instrument was validated by 3 experts. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to compute the reliability and an overall reliability index of 0.78 was obtained. Mean and Standard deviation were used to answer research question one, while Pearson Product moment Correlation coefficient was used to answer research question two, three, and four. Regression analysis was used to test the three null hypotheses. The major findings revealed that youths exhibited all the ten manners and etiquette listed that are at variance with societal norms and values. It also showed that authoritarian parenting style had a significant relationship with youths’ etiquette and manners among others. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made, among which are: workshops should be organized for youths’ on the importance of good etiquette and manners, Counsellors, parents and care-givers should provide on the spot correction for the youths’ against youthful exuberances and ill-manners.