35 Things Kids Should Know How To Do By 12
Updated Oct 20, 2025
13Use the phone.
Not to text—to speak. It'll make Grandma's day! Phone practice also enhances children's general conversational skills and sparks their independence. They'll know how to call friends themselves and get a head start on an important aspect of business etiquette. Show kids how to use both smartphones and landlines.
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