Been working with my 8 and 11 year old on their handshake. My old man taught me that a firm grip and looking someone in the eye when you meet them sets the tone for respect. Too many kids these days just limp fish it or won't even make eye contact. We've been practicing at church and family dinners. My youngest still needs work but the oldest is getting it. Anyone else doing this with their kids?
This is solid parenting. The handshake thing opens doors later in life, literally. Good on you for passing that on.
The firm grip thing is solid parenting. People notice these details more than you'd think. Did your old man teach you anything else along those lines?
Love this. My 8 year old just started learning and she keeps practicing with everyone who comes over. Your boys are gonna carry that confidence forward for real.
Good on you for passing that down. These little things like a proper handshake actually matter in life and most kids don't learn them anymore.
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Love this. My kids are 6 and 9 and we've been doing the same thing. It's amazing how much more confident they seem when they nail that eye contact and firm grip.