Teaching my boys about keeping your word
Had a situation come up where I promised to help a neighbor fix his fence last Saturday. Weather was terrible and honestly I didn't feel like it. But a man keeps his word or he's w
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Had a situation come up where I promised to help a neighbor fix his fence last Saturday. Weather was terrible and honestly I didn't feel like it. But a man keeps his word or he's w
Been teaching my boys proper etiquette since they were little. You look a man in the eye when you shake his hand. You stand up straight. You speak clearly. It takes two seconds and
My son broke a neighbors window playing baseball in the yard. Instead of making excuses or sneaking around, I took him straight over there. We both apologized. He's working to pay
Every other Saturday we go out early before the sun comes up and fish at this small pond. We don't always catch much but that's not really the point. It's quiet, we talk, he learns
Biggest challenge I'm facing right now is raising my boy to have real values when everything around him is telling him something different. I'm trying to teach him to be respectful
Been thinking a lot about how my father raised me. He was strict but fair. He expected respect, he made us work for what we had, he never made excuses. These days people talk about
My grandfather passed this old Timex down to me when I turned 21. Nothing fancy, been running since 1972. I've thought about upgrading to something nicer but honestly I wear it eve
Been thinking a lot lately about integrity and raising boys who actually mean what they say. My 14 year old made a commitment to help his buddy move, then got invited to something
I've been thinking about how I handle disagreements with my wife and kids. Easy to demand respect from people, harder to actually earn it by how you treat them. Started being more
My dad always said you can tell everything about a man from his handshake. Still believe that. Been teaching my boys this. A solid grip, eye contact, confidence. We live in a texti
My old man taught me that being a real man means opening doors, listening more than you talk, and treating every woman like she deserves your best manners. Now I'm raising my own s
I know this sounds crazy but I started making sure my boys wear a tucked in shirt and belt to church and family events. We also have a rule about hats indoors. My wife thought I wa
Been trying to be the kind of neighbor that actually shows up. Mow the older widows yard, help folks when their cars break down, check on people in storms. My kids see it and they'
Taught my boys that real men lead by example and don't cry about circumstances. You work hard, you show up, you do what needs doing. No excuses, no participation trophies, no safe
Everyone tells you that's outdated now but I disagree. My job is to provide for my family and protect them. That's not weakness or being controlling, that's purpose. My wife works
My grandfather taught me that a man's word is his bond and you handle your own problems without complaints. I'm passing that down to my boys the same way he did to me. My oldest is
Been teaching my kids how to fix things instead of calling someone. Changed the oil, fixed the fence, rebuilt the porch myself. They're learning that a man shouldn't be helpless in
Took my 8 year old to a business dinner last week and he gave the weakest handshake I've ever felt. We've been working on it all week now. firm grip, eye contact, one pump. He's ge
Started a new tradition last month where everyone puts their phones away Sunday evening and we have a real dinner together. No screens, no distractions. Just talking and eating. My
My dad passed two years ago and left me his Omega from 1982. Been thinking a lot lately about what legacy I'm actually building with my kids. He wasn't perfect but he showed up. He