Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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It's harder now. I teach my kids to respect authority and their elders but then they see adults on their phones at dinner, hear people disrespecting teachers, watch men abandon the
My grandfather passed this year and at his funeral I realized something - he was one of the last real men I knew. Not because he was tough or aggressive, but because he kept his wo
Lost my FIL last month. At his funeral I heard story after story about how he kept his word, how he helped people without needing recognition, how he showed up for his friends. Tha
Started coaching my 12 year old on how to give a proper handshake. Eye contact, firm grip, clear introduction. He rolled his eyes at first but I caught him practicing in the mirror
Situation at work where a buddy of mine got thrown under the bus by management to cover their mistake. I stepped up and told the truth about what happened even though it made thing
My wife's been really stressed with work stuff and I noticed the house was getting out of order. Instead of complaining I just started handling it. Made breakfast, packed lunches,
This guy worked for me for 8 years and he got caught stealing supplies and lying about it. It broke my heart but I had to let him go. I sat with him and explained why clearly, gave
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