The mother's instructions explicitly focus on Amanda's physical habits (biting nails, hunching shoulders) and her manners (eating chocolate, cleaning room). These are all aspects of how a child is perceived in society and how they present themselves. The mother appears to be trying to 'correct' Amanda to fit societal expectations of a well-behaved and well-groomed girl, indicating a primary concern for her social conduct and physical presentation, rather than her academic performance, mental state, or financial security.