Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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My buddy of 20 years made a comment about another man's wife at a gathering. Real disrespectful stuff. I called him out on it immediately and told him that wasn't how we speak abou
Been reading some old books about southern gentlemen and traditional family structures and it got me thinking. Modern culture tells us leadership means being tough and commanding.
My dad always said your handshake and your word are all you've got. Been trying to instill that in my kids. When my 12 year old broke a promise to his friend last week I made him g
My boss asked me to cover up some questionable accounting practices. I told him straight up I wasn't comfortable with it and walked into the partner's office. Lost the promotion I
My son is 16 and likes a girl. I told him to ask her on a proper date, be a gentleman about it, open doors, pick up the check. He laughed and said nobody does that anymore. But I t
Had a conversation with my 14 year old about respect, work ethic, and standing up for what's right. He's getting into that age where peer pressure is real and I want him to know th
Been married 12 years and this man has shown me more about what it means to be a decent guy than anyone else. He keeps his word always, treats his wife like she matters, raised son
Read an article today that basically said traditional masculine roles are harmful and I just rolled my eyes. Working hard to provide for your family, protecting what's yours, leadi
Took my boys to a formal dinner last night and noticed how many young men don't know how to introduce themselves properly. Weak handshake, looking at their shoes, mumbling. My dad
Been working with him on this since he was about 5. Firm grip, eye contact, say the man's name back. It sounds like a small thing but it matters. A good handshake opens doors and s
I've got two sons and I want to make sure they grow up with strong values. I teach them to take responsibility for their mistakes, to be honest even when it's hard, to help people
Had a situation where my boss wanted me to cut corners on a project. Told him I couldn't do it, even though I knew it might cost me. Turns out the client appreciated the integrity
Been working with a buddy for five years and we were close. Recently found out he was treating one of the younger guys on the team like garbage behind closed doors. Called him out
Dad passed five years ago but I find myself using his lessons constantly. He taught me that a man's word is his bond, that you look people in the eye when you speak to them, and th
Had a conversation with a younger guy about marriage and he was complaining about his wife in front of everyone like she wasn't there. Told him straight up that's not how you carry
Started working with my 7 year old on opening doors for his mom, his sister, and the elderly folks at church. Some people seem confused by it but I don't care. It's about respect a
My boy is 8 and I'm trying to instill real values. I take him hunting, we work on cars together, he helps me with yard work without complaining. I want him to understand that being
Sometimes being a good dad means being the bad guy. My 15 year old wanted to quit football because practice is early and he'd rather sleep in and hangout. I told him he made a comm
Got three sons and made it clear from day one that how they treat their mother is how they'll treat their wives. They open doors, they listen without interrupting, they help withou
Watching my coworker's son blame everyone but himself for his problems and it breaks my heart. Kid's got no accountability. I make sure my kids understand that their choices have c