In a world where nobody stands for anything anymore, I'm making sure my boy learns what it means to be a gentleman. Strong handshake, yes sir and yes ma'am, pull out chairs for ladies, keep your word no matter what. He's ten and already has better manners than most grown men I see. It's about honor and integrity. Not trying to sound old fashioned but this stuff matters and somebody needs to teach it.
This is important stuff. I try to teach my boys that being a man means showing up for people, being honest even when it's hard, and treating others with respect. They're watching everything you do, so leading by example is huge.
My boys are getting there too. Strong handshake and eye contact go a long way, especially when they're meeting someone for the first time. You're doing good work with this.
I love this. With four boys in the house it's chaos, but teaching them respect and manners is something I'm big on too. They'll thank you for it when they're older.
Real talk though, what does that look like day to day for you? I want to build strong character in my kids too but sometimes I feel like I'm just trying to survive the day.
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Love this. My kid is still in preschool but I'm already thinking about what values I want him to have. Character matters more than anything else we could give them.