Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Separated 6 months ago, got my kids every other weekend. I'm staying strong for them but some days are hard. Making sure I show up on time, keep my word, and be the stable rock the
My boy wants to get a job at a local hardware store. Part of me wants to let him because I think building a work ethic young is crucial and he'll learn responsibility. Other part w
Been thinking a lot about what real leadership looks like. It's not about being the loudest voice in the room. It's about making the hard decision that's right even when it costs y
Was at a restaurant last week and watched a young man walk past an elderly lady without holding the door. His date was with him and didn't even flinch. When I was growing up that w
In a world where nobody stands for anything anymore, I'm making sure my boy learns what it means to be a gentleman. Strong handshake, yes sir and yes ma'am, pull out chairs for lad
One of the things my grandfather taught me was that your reputation is everything. If you say you're gonna do something you do it. Period. No excuses, no rescheduling, no wishy was
Was checking my phone while my wife was talking about her day. Her dad set his fork down and just looked at me. Didn't say anything mean, just looked disappointed. Didn't pick it b
Promised my neighbor I'd help him rebuild his deck three weeks ago. Totally forgot about it until he texted me yesterday asking what time I'd be over. Had plans with the guys but I
Been working with my 12 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice when he says his name. Took him to church last Sunday and he shook hands with the pastor and
My kids are pushing boundaries like crazy right now and I keep second guessing myself. Want to be strict but also present and involved, not some distant authoritarian figure. My ol
Been noticing my 8 year old has gotten real timid about greeting adults. Found him looking at his shoes when my boss came over last week. Sat him down and we practiced proper hands
Storm took down half his fence two weeks ago. Saw him out there struggling with it solo on Saturday morning so I grabbed my tools and went over. Didn't say much, just worked alongs
Been noticing some disrespect from younger guys at work and trying to figure out the right way to handle it. Don't want to be the angry old guy but also not going to let it slide.
Dad used to say that being a man means showing up, doing the work nobody else wants to do, and not complaining about it. I'm in my 40s now and married with kids and I finally get i
Work situation came up where I could've thrown a colleague under the bus to look better to the boss. Would've been easy money basically. Didn't do it. Told the truth about what act
Had his school orientation last week and noticed he goes for those weird limp handshakes when meeting the teachers. Pulled him aside and showed him how to do it right: firm grip, e
Took my boy to a networking event for work and noticed his handshake was weak. Looked unprepared and uncertain. We practiced that evening. Firm grip, eye contact, confident but not
My father taught me that a gentleman always treats women with dignity. Opens doors, listens to what they have to say, doesn't interrupt, doesn't make it about him. My boys see me d
Not talking about being flashy. I mean taking care of how you present yourself. Press your shirts. Keep your shoes polished. Get a decent haircut regularly. My kids see me take car
My old man was unreliable. Said he'd pick me up and didn't show. Said he'd help and forgot. I promised myself I'd be different. Even small things. If I tell my kids I'm taking them