On respecting your wife in front of the kids
Seeing too much of this lately. Fellas if you don't respect your wife in public and in private then your kids won't either. I make a point to speak kindly about her to the kids and
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Seeing too much of this lately. Fellas if you don't respect your wife in public and in private then your kids won't either. I make a point to speak kindly about her to the kids and
Took him to my company picnic and noticed his handshake was weak and his eyes were looking at the ground. Pulled him aside and showed him the right way. Firm grip eye contact and a
Had a situation at work where some of the guys were talking badly about one of the newer employees behind his back. I shut it down and told them that's not how we handle business h
Been making a real effort to show my boys that when you say you're going to do something you do it period. No excuses no exceptions. Had to cancel some plans with friends last week
My boy is getting to that age where he's noticing things. Last week I caught him slouching, avoiding eye contact when talking to people. Sat him down and we had a real conversation
Been thinking a lot about this lately. In a world where everyone breaks plans and cancels last minute, there's something to be said for being the guy who shows up. Said I'd help my
Got a 24 year old on my team who's been cutting corners and getting smart when I give him feedback. I've been in the workforce for 20 years. My first instinct is to put him in his
Was at the grocery store yesterday and watched a young dad just let the door swing in the face of an elderly woman behind him. I held it open and she thanked me like I did somethin
My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I wear a proper suit to church. It's a sign of respect for the place and the people. My kids see that it matters to me and they dress nicely to
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. The way I treat my wife is exactly what my kids think is normal. I should be opening doors, helping with dinner, listening when she talk
Been making sure my sons know how to give a firm handshake and look people in the eye. Kids these days are glued to screens and forget basic manners. Started having them practice w
My grandfather always said a man's word and his handshake should be the same thing. You shouldn't need a contract to make a deal. I grew up watching him do business that way, honor
Been thinking about how we teach our boys about being gentlemen. It's not about being soft or weak. It's about standing for something. Being reliable. Keeping your word even when i
My coworker made a joke about a woman in our office and laughed expecting me to join in. I didn't laugh. Said that wasn't cool and walked away. Made things a little awkward but I'm
I want to raise my boys to treat women with dignity and respect without making them afraid to be men. Teaching them to hold doors, pay for dates, stand when a lady enters the room.
Been working with my 8 year old on a firm handshake and looking people in the eye when you meet them. My dad taught me this and I want to pass it on. Took him to a business network
Taking my two boys out this weekend for their first real hunting trip. Not just about getting game, it's about teaching them patience, respect for nature, and how to provide for yo
Just gave my oldest my grandfathers Rolex for his high school graduation. That watch has been in our family for 60 years. Told him that passing it on means he's now responsible for
My neighbor borrowed my tools six months ago and hasn't returned them. It's bothering me more than it probably should, but here's the thing: it's not really about the tools. It's a
Took my kids to a restaurant last week and watched a dad let his kids run wild, talk back to their mother, and basically act like animals. No please, no thank you, no sir or ma'am.