Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Cleaning out my garage and found some old letters from my dad. He'd write stuff like "A man's word should be his bond" and "Always look people in the eye when you shake their hand.
My neighbor asked me to help him move this weekend but I already committed to helping at church and spending time with my kids. Instead of making excuses, I just told him straight
I realized last week I've been dropping the ball on life insurance and proper estate planning. My grandfather always said a man provides, and that means thinking about what happens
Been working with my 8 year old on a firm handshake and looking people in the eye. His baseball coach noticed and mentioned it to me after practice. That's the kind of thing that s
Had to correct my oldest yesterday when he was being dismissive toward his sister. Pulled him aside and reminded him that respect starts at home. Women deserve the same courtesy an
My boy came home from school saying some of his friends think it's weird that we say sir and ma'am and that we hold doors open. I explained to him that manners aren't outdated, the
Too many young men today just drift along letting life happen to them. I'm being intentional about teaching my boys to step up, make decisions, and own the consequences good or bad
I grew up with a grandfather who lived by a code. Everything was about your word and your reputation and doing right even when no one was watching. Now that I'm a dad I realize I'm
I'm really trying to instill old school values in my boys like respecting women, keeping your word, taking responsibility for your mistakes. It feels like the world is working agai
Started volunteering to mentor a couple high school kids through our church. Just spending time with them, showing them how to think about their future, teaching them to respect th
Had a situation at work where my boss wanted me to cut corners on a project. Told him straight up I wasn't comfortable with it and if it had to be done that way I'd have to step ba
Growing up my old man was strict about stuff that seemed pointless. Posture at the dinner table. How to dress for different occasions. Always being on time, actually early. Now tha
Been noticing a lot of young men these days with weak handshakes and no eye contact. Started drilling my 12 year old on this last week. Firm grip, look the man in the eye, say his
He's 12 now and I want to make sure he understands what it means to carry himself with integrity. Not trying to be preachy but stuff like looking people in the eye, firm handshake,
Saw a young guy at the grocery store today let the door slam in the face of the woman behind him. It's such a small thing but it just bothered me. My dad raised me to do that witho
My dad ruled with an iron fist and honestly it made me resentful as a kid. I'm trying to be different with my own boys. I want them to respect my decisions and follow my leadership
Just realized I've been wearing the same 3 t-shirts and basketball shorts for like 2 years. Even when we go out as a family I'm a mess. My dad always looked put together and I reme
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Too many young men these days have weak grips and poor eye contact when meeting someone. Started having him practice with me and s
My 16 year old wanted to learn how to change a tire instead of relying on roadside assistance. Spent a Saturday afternoon showing her the whole process. She did most of it herself
Getting a lot of sideways looks these days because I wear a full suit and tie to Sunday service while most guys show up in jeans and a polo. My old man taught me that how you dress