Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Small thing but it matters. Had him practice with my buddies and you could see the difference. When he meets someone now he looks them in the eye, gives a solid handshake, and says
Made a mistake at work, blamed it on my team to my boss. Kid found out somehow through the grapevine and asked me about it. Couldn't look him in the eye. Went back to my boss the n
My 14 year old came home with a D on his math test. My first instinct was to ground him and hire a tutor but my old man called me out on it. He said sometimes a boy needs to taste
Had to cancel on a hunting trip with my buddies because work got crazy. Hated doing it but I was already stretched thin. My dad called and reminded me that my word is my bond and t
Lost my job two weeks ago and honestly I've been a mess. But my wife is looking to me to stay strong and my kids are picking up on the energy I'm putting out there. So I put on my
Been working with my 8 year old on how to give a firm handshake. Not crushing the other guy's hand, but definitely not that limp fish thing either. He's naturally shy so we've been
At 10 years old he's starting to be in situations where he's meeting adults and shaking hands. I've been working with him on the fundamentals. Firm grip, look them in the eye, say
Been thinking a lot about this lately as my kids get older. They're watching me constantly to see what a man does, how he handles stress, how he treats their mother, how he keeps h
After birthday parties and gifts, my kids have to sit down and write a proper thank you note. Not a text, not a phone call. A handwritten note. My wife thought I was being too stri
I know some people think it's old fashioned but I don't care. Respect for authority and elders starts at home. My kids understand that when they answer adults, they do it properly.
Started making Sunday dinner a non-negotiable family tradition at my house. Everyone puts their phones away, we sit together for at least an hour. I cook most of it, the kids help.
Been working with my 8 year old on having a firm handshake and making eye contact when he meets someone. My dad did this with me and I've always appreciated it. Seems like a lost a
Had a situation yesterday where a waiter was being disrespectful to my wife at a restaurant. Nothing crazy but he was dismissive and rude. I calmly but firmly called him out on it
Growing up my old man would never let anyone else pay for his family. Even when we were struggling he'd find a way. Now that I'm older I understand he was teaching me about respons
Trying to raise my boy right, you know, opening doors, saying yes sir and no sir, looking people in the eye when you shake hands. But his school is telling me I'm giving him outdat
My dad used to say respect is automatic just because you're the father and the man of the house. I'm trying a different approach with my kids and asking them to respect me through
Made a promise to my brother 15 years ago that I'd help him out if he ever needed it. Well he needs it now and it's gonna cost me about 8 grand I don't really have. My wife thinks
Just took my 8 year old to meet some business associates of mine. I made sure he looked them in the eye and gave a proper handshake. One of them commented that kids these days don'
Nothing makes me prouder than passing down traditions to my kids. We're heading out to the lake this weekend. My grandfather taught me, I want my girl to know how to do this. She s
Raising a young man comes with responsibility. I'm making sure my boy understands that respect for women starts at home, with his mother. I won't tolerate any disrespect or talking