Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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My 7 year old is learning to open doors for people and use formal manners with adults and some of his friends' parents think it's weird or old fashioned. One mom literally said we'
My 10 year old got mouthy with his mother last week and I had to have a real talk with him about respect. Not beating him down but making clear that how you speak to your elders ma
Been working with my 8 year old on this. Eye contact, firm grip, not crushing but not limp either. He met my boss yesterday and nailed it. The old man actually commented on it. Sma
My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but there's something about a handwritten note that actually means something. After someone does something for us or our family, I sit down and wri
Coach has been benching my boy unfairly and making comments about his work ethic that aren't accurate. I've given it time but it's getting worse. Finally had it and requested a mee
Dad was old school through and through. Military background, never complained, always took care of his family. I'm struggling with how to pass his values to my kids now that he's g
Had a coworker make a snide comment about me leaving early on Fridays to coach my son's baseball team. Said something about a man's work coming first. I don't get it. My father was
My kids think I'm ancient but I make them write thank you notes after birthdays and holidays. Handwritten. I don't care if it takes 20 minutes. That's how you teach gratitude and r
My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I believe kids need clear boundaries and consequences. Not beating them, I'm talking about real accountability. My oldest got caught goofing ar
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clear. My old man taught me this way and I'm not letting it die with my generation. Took him
Made a promise to help my neighbor fix his fence two months ago. Completely forgot about it until yesterday when he reminded me. Had tickets to the game that day but a man's word i
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice when he says his name. My dad taught me this way and it's a lost art. Saw him introduce himsel
My 12 year old asked me why he shouldn't lie to get out of trouble at school. Spent an hour talking to him about integrity and how a reputation takes years to build but seconds to
I've noticed fewer and fewer guys wearing proper clothing these days. Took my family to church last Sunday and half the men were in basketball shorts. Started wearing a suit to the
My dad taught me that a handshake is your bond. You don't need contracts or lawyers if you're a man of integrity. I'm trying to instill this in my boy, now 16. He made a commitment
Been thinking about this a lot. I messed up with my son last week. Lost my temper over something stupid. Instead of just brushing past it, I sat down with him, admitted I was wrong
My wife says I'm too strict about how my kids address me and other adults. I expect yes sir, no sir, and I expect them to look people in the eye. I don't think that's outdated, I t
Had a coworker yesterday say that the whole idea of a man being the primary provider is sexist. I disagree. I work 50 hours a week because that's my responsibility as the head of m
My old man taught me this and I'm trying to pass it on. Firm grip, look them in the eye, clear your throat first so you're not nervous. It matters. I noticed when my kids shake han
Made a mistake at work, admitted it to my boss, and owned it. Took the heat. My son asked why I didn't just blame someone else and I told him that's not how we do things in this fa