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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My daughter doesn't really know how to make phone calls.  She can call me of course, but she doesn't know how to call a store or company - she has no sense of what information they need.

Them: Skate Shop
Her: Hi, um this is Lily, I take Skate with Sarah on Saturdays
Me, whispering: they don't care
Her: and um I was just wondering if my friend and I want to do public skate tomorrow after the mall and a snack, what time does public skate start?

She can't extrapolate to just ask "hi, what time does public skate start?"  There are 1000 kids taking lessons - they don't care who she is or whether she takes any. [/quote]
I know this is meant to be a numerous thread, but just let her make the call.  You whispering in the background will just undermine her confidence.  She’s getting to the point and she’ll get better with more practice.  You’re not helping, if this is an example.  Anyway, I either didn’t need these life skills or learned them as I needed to.  I’m 48.[/quote]
Not PP, but I disagree.. teach your kids how to communicate. You don't have to get involved every time, but the first few times?  I think it's helpful for them to be told how to communicate.  More kids should be taught how to communicate better. [/quote]

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