Raising sons to be men of honor
Been thinking a lot about what it means to raise good men in today's world. I try to lead by example. Show up on time. Keep my word. Treat women with respect. Own my mistakes. Work
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Been thinking a lot about what it means to raise good men in today's world. I try to lead by example. Show up on time. Keep my word. Treat women with respect. Own my mistakes. Work
Saw a young guy yesterday who didn't open the door for his date. Just walked right through and let it close on her. That bothered me all day. I know times have changed but there's
Been working with him on a firm handshake and looking people in the eye when you meet them. It sounds small but these things matter. He's 8 and already getting it. I never want him
My youngest opened a door for an older lady at the grocery store yesterday and she seemed genuinely surprised. When did basic manners become so rare? Teaching my boys that respect
Had a situation at work where my boss asked me to fudge some numbers on a report. Politely told him I couldn't do it and that I'd lose sleep over it. He wasn't happy. But I can loo
Been thinking a lot about this lately. My old man made me shake hands and mean it. You give your word, you keep it, period. Now I'm trying to instill that in my 12 year old and it'
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice when he says his name. My old man taught me this way and it matters. Took him to church last S
Spent the whole Saturday working on the roof instead of going to my son's soccer game. Wife didn't say much but I could tell she was disappointed. I keep telling myself I provide f
My 15 year old has been talking back and rolling her eyes when I give her direction. I grew up where you didn't speak to your parents like that, period. I want to raise her right b
Teaching my kids that how you greet someone matters. They need to look people in the eye, give a solid handshake, and say their name clearly. Doesn't matter if it's the church past
Been reading a lot about old school parenting and accountability. Started telling my boys that a man's word is his bond, period. If I tell them I'm going to pick them up at 3, I'm
Made it a point to teach my boys to be gentlemen around their mother and sister. Opening doors, pulling out chairs, helping without being asked. Not trying to make them soft, just
Was at a restaurant with my family last week and watched a young guy let the door slam in his date's face. Made me sad honestly. My father taught me to open doors, stand when a wom
Been thinking a lot about what my father taught me and what I want to pass down. Told my 9 and 12 year old that being a man means showing up for people even when it's hard, keeping
New manager at my company is all about cutting corners to hit numbers. I told him I'm not doing it that way and I'd rather step back. Lost some bonuses but I sleep well at night. M
My son asked if he could break his bedtime just this once to watch the game with me. I said no, we made an agreement. He's ten and getting frustrated. My wife gives me the look lik
My old man passed two years ago and I inherited his Omega. Wore it for the first time at my daughter's wedding last weekend. Had more men come up to me and ask about it than I expe
Been working with my boys on handshakes and eye contact since they were little. My oldest just interviewed for his first job and the hiring manager told him it was the firmest hand
Been thinking about this a lot lately. Back in the day, a man took care of his family, his word was his bond, and he didn't make excuses. Now everything is about feelings and deleg
Wearing a proper suit to work still. Yeah I work in tech and everyone says I'm overdressed but I feel like a man when I've got quality fabrics and a well tied tie. Sets the tone fo