Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Love my wife but we parent different. She's more lenient, I'm stricter. Kids are playing us against each other now and we both know it. How do yall and your spouses find common gro
Been wrestling with this question. My kids are watching how I handle stress, failure, how I treat my wife, how I spend my time. That's real leadership not just telling them what to
She's 22 and talking about getting engaged to a guy she's known for 8 months. I like the kid well enough but come on. Looking for advice on how to express my concerns without being
Want to make sure my kids understand the value of a dollar and that money doesn't grow on trees. Been thinking about having them work for their allowance instead of just handing it
Went back and forth on whether to post this but I think it matters. Told my kid I couldn't make his game because of work, then he saw me at the golf course instead. The look on his
Thinking about starting a chore system where my kids can actually earn cash instead of just getting an allowance. Want them to understand the connection between work and reward, bu
Been biting my tongue for years but my 13 year old just told me her mom is letting her do things that absolutely aren't okay. I'm trying to be the bigger man here but also protect
Went to buy a hammer the other day and every single one felt like junk. Remember when tools lasted a lifetime? Now everything is made to break. Looking for recommendations on where
Why are we handing out trophies to kids who finish last? My 10 year old came home with a medal for losing his baseball tournament and I about lost my mind. What happened to teachin
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