Been raising my boys with the values my grandfather taught me. Opening doors for ladies, saying yes sir and no sir, keeping your handshake as your word. A lot of people think it's old fashioned but I see the respect it commands. These traditions exist for a reason and I'm not going to let them die on my watch.
My dad taught me the same stuff and honestly it's made all the difference in how people respond to me. You're doing right by your boys.
This resonates with me. I grew up with similar values and honestly they've served me well in co-parenting situations. Kids pick up on integrity pretty quickly.
Love this. Teaching respect and kindness shouldn't be controversial but here we are. Your boys are lucky to have someone who actually invests in their character.
This is the way. My boys are learning the same stuff from their mom's side of the family too, but having a dad who models it makes all the difference. Keep it up.
This is how it should be. Teaching your boys those manners early sets them up for life. Your grandfather would be proud.
My grandpa was the same way. Now I'm the grandpa and let me tell you, watching your kids pass these traditions down is something special.
Opening doors is such a small thing but it shows respect. Kids pick up on that and it becomes natural to them. Good on you for keeping it alive.
I'm teaching my boys the same things. Manners, respect, how to treat people right. My oldest actually thanked me the other day for making him learn proper handshakes. Made me proud.
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That's awesome man. My kids see me opening doors and treating people with respect and it sticks with them. Your grandfather would be proud. These little things add up over time.