Teaching My Son to Shake a Man's Hand Properly
Been working with my 12 year old on his handshake. Too many young men today don't know how to look someone in the eye and give a firm grip. We've been practicing with some of the o
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Been working with my 12 year old on his handshake. Too many young men today don't know how to look someone in the eye and give a firm grip. We've been practicing with some of the o
I see a lot of guys trying to lead their families by being the loudest voice in the room. That's not what real leadership looks like. A man leads by example, keeps his word, and ma
Feel like everything I was taught growing up about being a man is considered toxic now. But I still believe in personal responsibility, being strong for your family, keeping your w
My wife keeps saying I need to be more involved in household stuff and parenting but I work 50 hours a week to keep a roof over our heads. I provide, I work hard, I come home and I
My dad raised me to say yes sir and no sir, to look a man in the eye when you shake his hand, to open doors for ladies, and to keep my word. These days people laugh at me for it bu
My best friend since college was talking trash about my sister and I called him out. He didn't like it and we haven't talked in two weeks. Part of me wants to let it go but my inte
Had a situation at the grocery store yesterday where some guy cut in front of my wife in line and was pretty rude about it. I handled it calmly but made it clear that wasn't accept
I'm not talking about being harsh or anything, but my dad had clear rules, clear consequences, and he was consistent. I knew where I stood. Now everyone's so worried about hurting
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice. My old man taught me this way and it stuck. Had him meet my business partner last week and th
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
My wife has been dealing with some health stuff and I've been handling the household, the kids, work, everything. Not complaining just stating facts. Yesterday she thanked me for b
Had my boy meet some business contacts at an event last weekend. Reminded him before we went in about firm handshakes and looking people in the eye when you meet them. Kid nailed i
Got into it with my 12 year old the other day because he was being disrespectful to his mom. Pulled him aside and made it clear that you treat women, especially your mother, with r
Got passed over for a promotion because I wouldn't throw a coworker under the bus to make myself look good. My boss basically said if I had just taken credit for his work we'd be h
My boy is 14 and frankly I'm worried. Everything around him is pushing him toward being soft. His school talks about feelings, his friends are glued to their phones, and there's no
Had my son shake hands with his coach today and the coach pulled me aside after and said 'that's a young man right there.' My 11 year old looked him in the eye, had a firm grip, an
Overheard some young guys at the gym talking about women in a way that made my skin crawl. No respect, no honor, just crude talk. I was raised that a man protects women and treats
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name back to them. My father taught me this same way and I'll be damned if that tradition di
Dad died three months ago and while going through his things I found a leather journal he kept for 20 years. Page after page of reflections about raising me, his mistakes, his prid
Took my family to dinner last night and watched my oldest open the door for his mother. She smiled at him and I felt something proud in my chest. These little acts of respect and s