Respect for women starts at home
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
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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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
Looking for advice on raising my 7 year old to be a gentleman. I want him to know how to treat women with respect, shake a man's hand properly, hold doors open, and stand up for wh
Got two boys, 6 and 9. Started teaching them about opening doors, letting women go first, addressing older women as ma'am. My wife thinks it's outdated but I think it's important.
Getting frustrated. I was raised that you work with your hands and help maintain your home without being asked. My boy acts like yard work is beneath him. I've tried explaining tha
My old man wasn't around much but when he was, every action meant something. He didn't have to lecture. Watching him carry himself with integrity taught me more than any talk could
Been working with my 8yo on his handshake and eye contact. He's naturally shy but I'm making him practice with men at church and my buddies. He's getting better at it and I can alr
Been working with my 8 and 11 year old on their handshake. My old man taught me that a firm grip and looking someone in the eye when you meet them sets the tone for respect. Too ma
Just realized my 16 year old has been looking to me to make the final call on family stuff but I've been kicking decisions around instead of owning them. Whether it's where we go o
My wife thinks I'm being ridiculous teaching my kids to stand when she comes into the living room or when guests arrive. I disagree. It's not about thinking women are fragile, it's
Promised my youngest we'd go fishing last Saturday. Work got crazy but I almost cancelled. Then I thought about how many times my own dad kept his word when it would have been easi
My 13 year old mouthed off to me in front of his coach yesterday. I felt that heat rising in my chest and could have gone off on him right there. Instead I took a breath and handle
I've been thinking about this a lot lately. At what point do we have to accept full responsibility for where we are instead of blaming circumstances or bad luck? My own father alwa