Teaching my son to shake hands properly

J

Mar 41 min read

Had my boy's soccer coach comment the other day that he noticed my son gives a firm handshake. Made me proud as hell. Been working with him since he was about 7 to understand that a handshake is more than just touching hands. It's about respect, confidence, and showing the other person they matter. Anyone else teaching their kids this stuff? Feels like it's becoming a lost art.

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CChris P.RegularMar 4

That's awesome. I've been working on the same thing with my kids. A good handshake really does say something about a person. My co-parenting situation means I want them to show respect and confidence no matter which house they're at.

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LLance K.RegularMar 4

My coach noticed the same thing with my boys last year. Taught them that a firm handshake is like your word - it means something. They've actually started using it in school too.

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VVincentRegularMar 4

This is such a small thing but it actually matters. My son is still in the teething phase so handshakes are a ways off, but I'm definitely keeping this in mind for when he gets older.

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