Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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I was at the grocery store last week and caught myself opening the door for my wife like always. Some younger guy behind us actually made a comment under his breath that it was out
My kid broke a lamp at his buddy's house. Told him we're going over there tomorrow to apologize in person, offer to pay for it, and help fix anything else that needs fixing. He was
Had my 8 year old meet my boss yesterday and I noticed his handshake was weak as a kitten. Spent 20 minutes after dinner showing him how to do it proper. Firm grip, eye contact, sa
Noticed at the grocery store yesterday that most people just let doors slam in each other's faces. I always open the door for whoever's behind me, man or woman, doesn't matter. It
Been working 50+ hour weeks for the past month but my wife needed me home more because she's dealing with some health stuff. Cut my hours back and rearranged my schedule. Money mat
Had to have a talk with my boy yesterday because he told his friend he'd help move some furniture and then tried to back out last minute because some video game thing came up. Remi
Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing my kids a disservice teaching them to be respectful, hardworking, and traditional when the world seems to reward the opposite. But then I remember t
Guy at work made a comment about something I said in a meeting and made me look bad in front of the boss. My first instinct was to go off but I didn't. Waited til later and had a p
My church started a mentorship program and I signed up. Been working with a 14yo kid whose dad isn't in the picture. We go fishing, talk about life, I'm trying to show him what it
My old man taught me that being a man means keeping your word, respecting women, and standing up for what's right even when it costs you something. I'm trying hard to pass that on
Been married 18 years. Took me about 10 to figure this out. When you're wrong, you own it. No 'but' statements, no deflecting. You look her in the eye, admit what you did wrong, an
If I tell my kids I'll be at their game on Saturday, I'm going to be there even if I'm running on three hours of sleep from work. A man's word is his bond. That's what my grandfath
Real leadership isn't about being the loudest in the room. Had a conversation with my 12 year old about this after he came home frustrated that he didn't get picked as captain. Exp
My wife thinks I'm crazy but I write actual handwritten thank you notes after birthday parties and when someone does us a kindness. Takes 10 minutes. My kids have already started c
Been working with my 8 year old on basic manners and respect. Had him open the door for his mom at the grocery store yesterday and the look on her face was priceless. These small g
Someone at work asked me why I bother dressing properly when I work from home half the time. Truth is, how you present yourself matters. It's not about impressing others, it's abou
My business partner was cutting corners on quality to boost profits. I called him out on it even though I knew it might damage our relationship. He wasn't happy at first but we tal
Had a breakthrough conversation with my wife last night where I actually shut up and listened instead of jumping in with solutions. She wasn't looking for me to fix her problem, ju
Been noticing kids these days don't know how to give a firm handshake. Started working with my 8 year old on it - firm grip, look them in the eye, say their name. My dad taught me
Been teaching my boys the right way to be men. Firm handshake, look people in the eye, yes sir and no ma'am, hold doors open, never hit a lady, respect your elders. These things ma