Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Been trying to be intentional about this. How I treat their mom, how I handle stress, whether I keep my word about small things, how I treat the waiter or the cashier. They're alwa
Want to create space for men to actually talk about fatherhood, leadership, faith, character building. Not feel like we have to have it all figured out. Most groups I see are eithe
Getting harder to know what that even means anymore. I want him to be strong, respectful, hardworking, and take care of the people he loves. But the world keeps telling him being a
Realized something the other day. The guys that people actually respect and want around aren't necessarily the loudest or the richest. They're the ones who show up when they say th
Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing this right. My boy is 13 and I'm trying to teach him that respecting people - especially women, elders, people in positions of authority - isn't wea
Cleaning out my garage and found some old letters from my dad. He'd write stuff like "A man's word should be his bond" and "Always look people in the eye when you shake their hand.
My neighbor asked me to help him move this weekend but I already committed to helping at church and spending time with my kids. Instead of making excuses, I just told him straight
I realized last week I've been dropping the ball on life insurance and proper estate planning. My grandfather always said a man provides, and that means thinking about what happens
Been working with my 8 year old on a firm handshake and looking people in the eye. His baseball coach noticed and mentioned it to me after practice. That's the kind of thing that s
Had to correct my oldest yesterday when he was being dismissive toward his sister. Pulled him aside and reminded him that respect starts at home. Women deserve the same courtesy an
My boy came home from school saying some of his friends think it's weird that we say sir and ma'am and that we hold doors open. I explained to him that manners aren't outdated, the
Too many young men today just drift along letting life happen to them. I'm being intentional about teaching my boys to step up, make decisions, and own the consequences good or bad
I grew up with a grandfather who lived by a code. Everything was about your word and your reputation and doing right even when no one was watching. Now that I'm a dad I realize I'm
I'm really trying to instill old school values in my boys like respecting women, keeping your word, taking responsibility for your mistakes. It feels like the world is working agai
Started volunteering to mentor a couple high school kids through our church. Just spending time with them, showing them how to think about their future, teaching them to respect th
Had a situation at work where my boss wanted me to cut corners on a project. Told him straight up I wasn't comfortable with it and if it had to be done that way I'd have to step ba
Growing up my old man was strict about stuff that seemed pointless. Posture at the dinner table. How to dress for different occasions. Always being on time, actually early. Now tha
Been noticing a lot of young men these days with weak handshakes and no eye contact. Started drilling my 12 year old on this last week. Firm grip, look the man in the eye, say his
He's 12 now and I want to make sure he understands what it means to carry himself with integrity. Not trying to be preachy but stuff like looking people in the eye, firm handshake,
Saw a young guy at the grocery store today let the door slam in the face of the woman behind him. It's such a small thing but it just bothered me. My dad raised me to do that witho