Teaching my sons to be men in a confusing world
My father taught me what it meant to be a man - you work hard, you take care of your family, you keep your word, and you stand up for what's right even when it costs you. I'm tryin
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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My father taught me what it meant to be a man - you work hard, you take care of your family, you keep your word, and you stand up for what's right even when it costs you. I'm tryin
My wife said she wants me to be more emotional and cry when I'm sad instead of just staying stoic. Said it would help me process things better. I get what she means but there's som
I made a handshake deal with a contractor two years ago for 15k to renovate my garage. Nothing in writing, just my word. He did the work, did it well. I told him I'd pay him 15k. M
Just brought my 10 year old to the old school barbershop downtown instead of the kids place at Great Clips. Mr. Henderson has been cutting hair there for 40 years. Charged me 12 do
My company just announced we can wear jeans and t-shirts now. I'm still wearing slacks and a button down every day. Some of the younger guys are giving me grief but I don't care. A
Started a new thing where if they make a promise to their mom, me, friends, anyone really, we hold them to it. No excuses. If they say they're going to do something they do it. Bee
Had a situation at work where the easy thing and the right thing were different. Everyone was going one direction and I went another. Took a hit for it but I sleep good at night kn
Saw him struggling with repairs and just showed up one Saturday with some of the guys from church. Didn't make a big deal about it. That's what men do for each other. You look out
Make my kids sit down for family dinner even on busy nights. No phones, no screens. We talk, we eat with proper manners, we listen to each other. It's not fancy but it's intentiona
At 42 years old, my old man finally said it. We were working on his porch and he just said 'I'm proud of the man and father you've become.' Nearly broke me right there. Been carryi
Anyone else feel like we're swimming upstream trying to teach our kids about real responsibility and integrity? Everything around them says be soft, be sensitive, avoid conflict. I
Been working with my 8-year-old on his handshake lately. Firm grip, eye contact, good posture. He's finally getting it. Went to church last Sunday and he shook hands with the pasto
My 16-year-old asked to take me to lunch for Father's Day with her own money she earned working. Part of me wants to say no and pay like I always have. But another part thinks she'
Been working 50-60 hour weeks for the last 3 years to make sure my wife doesn't have to work and my kids have what they need. Seen a lot of guys online saying work-life balance is
Made a deal with my neighbor on a property line issue. No lawyers, no paperwork, just our word and a handshake. His dad did the same thing with my dad 30 years ago. That's how you
Had a job interview yesterday where the candidate gave me this limp fish handshake. Immediately made a bad impression even though his resume was solid. I know it sounds old fashion
Trying to raise my boy right with old school values, but everywhere I look society is telling him that traditional masculinity is wrong. I'm teaching him to work hard, respect wome
I read something that said a man's job is to lead his family with purpose and integrity. That stuck with me. It doesn't mean being a dictator or making all the decisions. It means
Growing up my dad taught me to work hard, keep my word, treat women with respect, and own my mistakes. Simple stuff but it mattered. Now I'm raising two boys and there's so much no
Took my boys to visit my grandfather last month and he spent time teaching them about keeping your word, working hard, and treating people right. No lectures, just living examples.