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If you have children, explain the importance of handling.  Children can understand and rough handling is only the result of thoughtlessness.  Puppies just introduced to the household, young and confused, MUST NOT BE GRABBED suddenly or squeezed tightly.  

Show the child how to gently stroke the puppy and more importantly, explain how to pick the puppy up.  NOT BY THE LEGS, EARS OR SCRUFF OF THE NECK - but supported under its chest and tummy.  

Preferably DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE TO PICK THE PUPPY UP.  Better to get them down to the pup's level.  i.e. ground level.

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED WITH A DOG - REGARDLESS OF THE BREED.  THIS IS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN.

If you explain to the children that the dog is dependent on them, most children are thrilled to be responsible (UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION) for the dog and a lovely sleek dog reflects great credit on a young owner.

With a young puppy, or even an adult dog for that matter, make sure that the children know that the dog needs its rest.  Instil in them the importance of leaving the puppy/dog alone when it is napping.  Many a child has been bitten by disturbing (startling) a sleeping dog.

Basic COMMON SENSE is what is needed to make sure that both children and dog have a safe and happy environment and this is the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS.