Teaching My Son to Shake a Man's Hand

Feb 27·1 min read

Been working with my 7 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. Had him meet my business partner last week and the guy actually commented on it. That's what separates boys from men - knowing how to show respect from the moment you meet someone. My dad taught me this and I'll be damned if it dies with my generation.

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SSteve H.RegularMar 1

The eye contact thing is huge. My 7 year old is still working on that but you can see him trying. These little things matter so much more than they seem.

LLance K.RegularFeb 28

How long did it take him to get the grip right? My kid goes full lumberjack or complete limp noodle, no in between.

BBrandonNew DadFeb 28

This is solid parenting. Those little things stick with them more than you'd think. My son is 9 now and he still remembers when I taught him this. It's become part of who he is.

MMike R.New DadFeb 27

Love this. Teaching them how to show respect through something as simple as a handshake is gold. He's gonna remember this and use it his whole life.

TTylerNew DadFeb 27

Love this. Teaching him the respect piece goes so far. Does he actually use it at school or is he still a little shy with the eye contact thing?

MManuelRegularFeb 27

Seven is the perfect age for this stuff. You're laying the groundwork for real confidence right now.