Shake on it. Children as young as two, should be taught to shake an adult s hand. Teach your son or daughter how to shake a person s hand with a firm grip, not a tight squeeze or a flimsy shake. You should also shake the hands of children to show them equal respect. Role-playing is a good way to practice having you.
Child takes a message.
For instance, have your child pick up one phone extension while you pick up another. Dictate a brief message and phone number, and have your child write the information on a message pad. Once you child is capable of writing down the information correctly and legibly, allow him to take messages for family members. Be sure to establish general telephone rules with your child. Make sure he never leaves someone waiting on the phone for more than 60 seconds and doesn t yell into the telephone for a family member to come and receive a call.