The importance of keeping your word to your kids

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1d ago1 min read

Made a promise to my son months ago that we'd go fishing on a specific Saturday. Had to rearrange some business meetings to make it happen but I did it. He remembered. He held me to it. That's when I realized that keeping your word isn't just about being honest, it's about showing your kids that their time matters and that you respect your commitments. If you can't keep your word to your own son, what does that say about you as a man?

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CCarlosNew Dad1d ago

This is everything. I promised my son we'd wash the truck together one Saturday and had to reschedule for work stuff. Felt terrible about it but I rebooked it immediately and actually did it. Kids remember when you follow through, even if it takes an extra week.

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NNathanNew Dad14h ago

Fishing trips hit different when it's a promise. Your son won't remember the fish he caught, he'll remember that his dad kept his word. That's the stuff that sticks with them.

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SSam T.New Dad3h ago

Real talk - how many other dads have had to break a promise to their kid? That guilt is real. I like that you actually rearranged things instead of just letting it slide.

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