What does honor mean in 2024?

1w ago·1 min read

Been thinking a lot about what my grandfather taught me about being a man of honor. He served, built a business, paid his debts, treated women with respect, and never made excuses. Today that stuff gets mocked or called toxic. But I don't think wanting to be strong, responsible, and principled is wrong. I'm trying to pass this on to my boys but the world is telling them something totally different. How do you hold onto these values without being defensive about it or pushing your kids away?

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NNate B.Regular1w ago

Service, integrity, keeping your word. Those things don't change. But I'd add that teaching my kids what those mean through my actions matters more than just telling them. That's the modern version I think.

RRaj P.Regular1w ago

Your grandfather sounds like he lived by a solid code. I think honor in 2024 still comes down to the same things - doing what you say you're going to do and treating people right, even when it's hard. That hasn't changed.

RReggie K.Regular1w ago

This hits home for me. My kids are watching how I handle my commitments and my word every single day. It's the best way to teach them what honor actually looks like.

PPhil M.New Dad1w ago

This resonates. My dad served too and I spent a lot of time trying to live up to that. Realized honor isn't about being perfect or never breaking. It's about how you handle the mistakes. How you own them in front of your family.

BBradRegular1w ago

Your grandfather sounds like he was a good man. I think honor in 2024 means showing up for the people who depend on you, even when nobody's watching. For me that's my kids. Being honest with them, following through on my word. That feels like honor.