Why I Still Wear a Hat to Church
Getting a lot of ribbing from my buddies about wearing a proper hat to Sunday service, but my grandfather wore one his whole life and I intend to as well. There's something about m
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Getting a lot of ribbing from my buddies about wearing a proper hat to Sunday service, but my grandfather wore one his whole life and I intend to as well. There's something about m
Started giving my oldest an allowance tied to actual chores, not participation trophies. He wants a new bike so I laid out exactly what he needs to earn and save. No shortcuts, no
Had a tough week at work. Made some mistakes, lost a big client. Came home ready to be frustrated with everything. Wife could see it on my face. I sat down, took a breath, and remi
My kids help around the house because they're part of the family, not because they get paid. They take out trash, mow the lawn, help with their siblings. Some of the neighbors said
Got some pushback from my wife's family about how strict I'm being on manners and etiquette with my 10 year old. They think I'm old fashioned making him practice his handshake and
Been in the same job for 18 years. Could've hopped around for better pay but I wanted stability for my family. My boys see me go to work every day, come home, and be present. They
My grandfather was the kind of man who stood up when a lady entered the room, said yes sir and no sir, opened doors, all that. He was respectful but strong. My oldest is 14 and I w
Small thing but it matters. Had him practice with my buddies and you could see the difference. When he meets someone now he looks them in the eye, gives a solid handshake, and says
Made a mistake at work, blamed it on my team to my boss. Kid found out somehow through the grapevine and asked me about it. Couldn't look him in the eye. Went back to my boss the n
My 14 year old came home with a D on his math test. My first instinct was to ground him and hire a tutor but my old man called me out on it. He said sometimes a boy needs to taste
Had to cancel on a hunting trip with my buddies because work got crazy. Hated doing it but I was already stretched thin. My dad called and reminded me that my word is my bond and t
Lost my job two weeks ago and honestly I've been a mess. But my wife is looking to me to stay strong and my kids are picking up on the energy I'm putting out there. So I put on my
Been working with my 8 year old on how to give a firm handshake. Not crushing the other guy's hand, but definitely not that limp fish thing either. He's naturally shy so we've been
At 10 years old he's starting to be in situations where he's meeting adults and shaking hands. I've been working with him on the fundamentals. Firm grip, look them in the eye, say
Been thinking a lot about this lately as my kids get older. They're watching me constantly to see what a man does, how he handles stress, how he treats their mother, how he keeps h
After birthday parties and gifts, my kids have to sit down and write a proper thank you note. Not a text, not a phone call. A handwritten note. My wife thought I was being too stri
I know some people think it's old fashioned but I don't care. Respect for authority and elders starts at home. My kids understand that when they answer adults, they do it properly.
Started making Sunday dinner a non-negotiable family tradition at my house. Everyone puts their phones away, we sit together for at least an hour. I cook most of it, the kids help.
Been working with my 8 year old on having a firm handshake and making eye contact when he meets someone. My dad did this with me and I've always appreciated it. Seems like a lost a
Had a situation yesterday where a waiter was being disrespectful to my wife at a restaurant. Nothing crazy but he was dismissive and rude. I calmly but firmly called him out on it