My dad taught me to always pay the bill
Growing up my old man would never let anyone else pay for his family. Even when we were struggling he'd find a way. Now that I'm older I understand he was teaching me about respons
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Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Growing up my old man would never let anyone else pay for his family. Even when we were struggling he'd find a way. Now that I'm older I understand he was teaching me about respons
Trying to raise my boy right, you know, opening doors, saying yes sir and no sir, looking people in the eye when you shake hands. But his school is telling me I'm giving him outdat
My dad used to say respect is automatic just because you're the father and the man of the house. I'm trying a different approach with my kids and asking them to respect me through
Made a promise to my brother 15 years ago that I'd help him out if he ever needed it. Well he needs it now and it's gonna cost me about 8 grand I don't really have. My wife thinks
Just took my 8 year old to meet some business associates of mine. I made sure he looked them in the eye and gave a proper handshake. One of them commented that kids these days don'
Nothing makes me prouder than passing down traditions to my kids. We're heading out to the lake this weekend. My grandfather taught me, I want my girl to know how to do this. She s
Raising a young man comes with responsibility. I'm making sure my boy understands that respect for women starts at home, with his mother. I won't tolerate any disrespect or talking
Gentlemen, fatherhood is not about being your kid's buddy. It's about being the steady hand that guides them. My boys need to know that I will provide for them, protect them, and s
Went to dinner last night in slacks and a button up like a normal human. Looked around and saw grown men in sweatpants and hoodies. What happened? I get comfort but there's somethi
Had to end a 15 year friendship this week because my buddy kept making excuses for his behavior toward his wife. He'd come over complaining about her, putting her down in front of
Been working with my 8 year old on how to give a firm handshake. Not crushing someone's hand like some kind of caveman, but a solid grip with eye contact and a real greeting. My ol
Not talking about being a jerk or dominating anyone. I mean the kind of leadership where you take responsibility, you don't make excuses, you look people in the eye, and you do wha
My wife was raised proper Southern and it's rubbed off on me. The way she treats people, the genuine interest in their lives, the thoughtfulness. It's becoming a rarer thing and I
Trying to raise my boy right with old-school values in a world that doesn't seem to want them anymore. Manners, hard work, honor, taking responsibility for your word. But sometimes
Had a business deal fall apart yesterday because the other guy ghosted me. We shook hands on it two weeks ago, had a verbal agreement. In my father's time that was binding, meant s
Took my wife to this new restaurant downtown last weekend and held the door open for her before I went in. Some younger guy made a comment about toxic masculinity and how I was bei
Made a big error on a project that affected the whole team. Instead of making excuses, I walked into my boss's office and told him straight up it was my fault, what I did wrong, an
We didn't talk for about three years after some arguments about how I was running my life. I finally swallowed my pride and called him last month to apologize for being disrespectf
Been working with my 12 year old on having a firm handshake and looking people in the eye when he meets them. His little league coach noticed and pulled me aside to say he seemed m
Took me about an hour tonight to write thank you cards for the guys who helped us move last month. My wife thinks I'm old fashioned but I don't care. These men gave their time and