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Teaching your son to be a man

J

Jul 301 min read

My boy is 12 now and I think its time he learns what it really means to carry himself with respect and integrity. Been trying to lead by example but wondering what else I should be doing. Anyone have advice on talks to have with him at this age? Want him to understand that being a man isnt about being tough, its about doing whats right even when nobodys watching.

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JJoeRegularAug 1

Real talk though, showing him what respect looks like is bigger than telling him. He's watching how you treat people, how you handle mistakes, how you keep your word. That's what sticks more than any conversation you have.

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BBrian M.RegularJul 31

12 is such a good age for this conversation. I've been thinking about the same thing with my son. What kind of specific things are you talking to him about? I want to make sure I'm hitting the right topics without it feeling preachy.

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SSteveRegularAug 1

This is something I'm actually nervous about with my oldest coming up. I want him to know what integrity and respect look like but I also don't want to be that dad who's always lecturing. How are you approaching it so it doesn't feel forced?

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