Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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My boy's been asking for the latest gaming console and I told him he needs to earn it. I want him to understand that good things come from hard work, not handouts. I'm thinking abo
Been helping my 14 year old rebuild an old truck engine with me and I gotta say watching him figure stuff out has been incredible. He's more focused, more confident. Not everything
Most of his friends dont have jobs and their parents seem fine with that. But I think work teaches you stuff you can't learn anywhere else. Responsibility, how to handle a boss, ea
No exceptions except school events. Been doing this for two weeks and already seeing them open up more. My oldest talked about his day, my middle shared something bothering him, my
Heard from another parent that my 12 year old told some kids to stop making fun of a younger kid. No drama, just did the right thing and walked away. Couldn't be more proud. He's l
Took my kids to dinner last night and the table next to us had teenagers on their phones the entire meal. Not talking to their parents at all. Just swiping and scrolling. Its depre
Taking my nephew out for his first real fishing trip next month and want to do it right. He's 12 and honestly I think this could be a moment that sticks with him for life. Want to
Family used to mean something. Cousins knew each other, uncles taught nephews skills, grandparents were involved. Now everyone's scattered and on screens. Been trying to organize q
Not saying women can't work or be independent, that's not the point. But somewhere along the way we stopped talking about the honor in being the protector and provider for your hou
Got a 14yo who's testing boundaries constantly. I know I need to be firm but fair. Some days I wonder if I'm coming down too hard and other days I feel like I'm too soft. What's wo
Every night it's a battle. Phones keep disappearing, nobody's making eye contact, and my wife and I are literally the only ones talking. Started making a no phone rule at dinner an
Started leaving my garage open with some tools and projects going. Now five or six kids from the block come over to help and learn. Teaching them how to build something, work hard,
My boy is getting shy around adults and his handshake is weak as a noodle. How do yall teach your kids to look someone in the eye and give a firm grip? I want him confident but not
Getting real tired of all this talk about toxic masculinity and how we need to raise sensitive soft boys. Nothing wrong with teaching your son to be strong, to work hard, to be dis
Coolest thing happened. Wasn't planning on it but my 9 year old asked me to help her throw a football properly. Spent an hour in the yard going over footwork and follow through and
Not going to be graphic about it but found some stuff on his laptop that made my stomach drop. Part of me wants to blow up but I remember being 15 and I know what the internet is l
Heard from his teacher that some kid was being disrespectful and my son calmly told him to stop and walked away. Teacher said the bully actually seemed surprised. I always tell my
So proud to announce that my 16 year old girl passed her hunter safety course and today we went out for her first real hunt. She's got the discipline, the patience, and the respect
Long time lurker first time posting. Just watching my nephew get raised by his mom with basically no structure or discipline and it's painful to watch. Kid's nine and can barely fo
Don't get me wrong, I love my wife but there's a way to be a man and still be a good husband. She keeps saying I bottle things up. I was raised to handle my problems and be strong