Chore guide
Answer the phone politely
Say hello, your name, and get a grown-up.
- 1 star
- Ages 7 to 12
- Weekly
- Kindness and manners
From about age 7, children can answer the family phone or a video call politely and take a simple message. Clear rules keep it safe.
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Why it matters
Phone manners help kids speak clearly with adults and teach them how to protect personal information.
Steps for kids
- Say 'Hello, this is' and your name.
- Listen to who is calling.
- Say 'One moment please' and get a grown-up.
- If no grown-up can come, take a message.
- Say 'Goodbye' before you hang up.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 7 to 8
Answer, say hello and fetch a grown-up.
- Ages 9 to 10
Take a short message with the caller's name.
- Ages 11 to 12
Make their own calls to family and friends politely.
