Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Trying to raise my two boys right in this world. They see me opening doors for their mom, helping without being asked, speaking to her with respect even when we disagree. I want th
Had to pull my oldest aside yesterday. He interrupted his grandfather three times at dinner. I told him that's not how we conduct ourselves. You listen to your elders, you don't ta
Just made him get a job at the hardware store instead of playing video games all summer. He's upset but he'll thank me later. My old man did the same to me and it shaped who I am.
Been working with my 8yo on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clear. Had him meet my boss at the office yesterday and the man actually commented on it. My son st
She's 10 and wants to try football with the boys. Wife thinks I should encourage it but I'm torn. Not because she's a girl, I don't care about that, but because I want her to under
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. His mom thinks I'm being old fashioned but I believe a firm handshake and eye contact says everything about a man's character. Sta
Had to have a serious talk with my oldest today. He rolled his eyes at his mother when she asked him to take out the trash. I don't care if he's 16 and thinks he's grown, that kind
Took the family to dinner last night and watched a teenage kid at the next table eating with his elbows on the table, phone in one hand, fork in the other. His parents said nothing
Been trying to instill some old-fashioned manners in my 8 year old. Made him sit down this weekend and write handwritten thank you notes to his aunts and uncles for his birthday gi
Had to let a guy go today who was doing quality work but was treating the crew with disrespect. He had the attitude that if the work got done that was all that mattered. I built th
Just watched my oldest turn down an easy job opportunity because he said the hours would be too convenient and he wouldnt be building any real skills. Made me proud. My old man use
Had a situation at work where my boss wanted me to cut corners on a project that could affect customer safety. I respectfully told him I couldn't do it and that we needed to do it
Been working with my 8 and 10 year old on having a firm handshake and looking people in the eye. My oldest was doing that dead fish grip thing and I finally sat him down and showed
My old man passed down his Timex to me when I turned 16. Nothing fancy, just a solid watch that keeps good time. He told me a man is judged partly by whether he shows up when he sa
Decided to start writing actual letters to my nephews and nieces instead of just texting. Real pen and paper, takes me twenty minutes sometimes but it feels like something. My sist
Just read a thread about honor and it got me thinking. Can't command respect from your kids or family if you don't respect yourself. For me that means keeping my word, staying in s
Been thinking a lot about what it means to be the head of household. For my dad it was financial security but I think it's deeper than that. It's about being the one who handles pr
My oldest is 9 and I'm starting to really focus on character building. Teaching him to open doors, look people in the eye, keep his word, and treat women with respect. My wife thin
Been raising my boys with the values my grandfather taught me. Opening doors for ladies, saying yes sir and no sir, keeping your handshake as your word. A lot of people think it's
I told my kids I'd take them camping on a certain weekend. Work got crazy but I showed up anyway. My word is my bond. They need to see that. That's how you build trust. That's how