Teaching my son to be a real man

Apr 10·1 min read

Been thinking a lot about what it means to raise a boy right. My old man taught me you show up for people, you keep your word, and you stand up for what's right even when nobody's watching. I'm trying to pass that down but it feels like the world is working against it. Anyone else feel like basic principles like honesty and hard work are becoming rare? How do you instill that in your kids without sounding like a broken record?

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MMason T.New DadApr 11

You're hitting on something important here. Being a real man isn't about toughness or any of that old school stuff. It's about showing up, being present, and doing the right thing even when it's hard. Sounds like your old man knew what he was doing.

DDerekRegularApr 11

The showing up part is everything. My kids need to see me as someone they can count on, not someone who's always got an excuse. That's what builds real men if you ask me.

MMikeRegularApr 10

Your old man set you up right. Now you're passing that forward. That's the real legacy.

MMatt W.RegularApr 10

That's exactly it. Showing up and keeping your word are everything. My kids see that consistency more than anything I could say to them, especially on those nights when hockey practice is the last thing I want to drive to.

MMikeRegularApr 10

Standing up for what's right is something they'll remember forever. My bedtime negotiations prove that teaching by example works better than any lecture.

RRyanRegularApr 10

This resonates. Raising boys right means teaching them that being a man is about responsibility and integrity. The physical stuff doesn't matter nearly as much as character and consistency.