Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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I believe in old fashioned accountability. When my kids mess up, they face real consequences, not participation trophies or excuses. My wife thinks I'm too hard sometimes but I gre
Had my son's teachers tell me his handshake was too weak at a school event. Made me realize I never taught him this properly. Spent 10 minutes showing him the right way - firm grip
Been married 16 years and got lazy about dating my wife. Started putting it on the calendar like an appointment because life gets crazy with kids. Nothing fancy, sometimes it's jus
My wife's been dealing with a lot of stress at work and honestly our youngest has been sick for two weeks straight. Some days I feel like I'm running on fumes between work and taki
My boy is 9 now and I want to make sure he understands what it means to be a good man. Not just in sports or grades but in how he treats people, keeps his word, stands up for what'
Had to report some dishonest behavior at work today even though the guy is popular and everyone likes him. Did it respectfully and went through the right channels. It might make th
Been thinking a lot about what it means to raise good men in today's world. I try to lead by example. Show up on time. Keep my word. Treat women with respect. Own my mistakes. Work
Saw a young guy yesterday who didn't open the door for his date. Just walked right through and let it close on her. That bothered me all day. I know times have changed but there's
Been working with him on a firm handshake and looking people in the eye when you meet them. It sounds small but these things matter. He's 8 and already getting it. I never want him
My youngest opened a door for an older lady at the grocery store yesterday and she seemed genuinely surprised. When did basic manners become so rare? Teaching my boys that respect
Had a situation at work where my boss asked me to fudge some numbers on a report. Politely told him I couldn't do it and that I'd lose sleep over it. He wasn't happy. But I can loo
Been thinking a lot about this lately. My old man made me shake hands and mean it. You give your word, you keep it, period. Now I'm trying to instill that in my 12 year old and it'
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, eye contact, clear voice when he says his name. My old man taught me this way and it matters. Took him to church last S
Spent the whole Saturday working on the roof instead of going to my son's soccer game. Wife didn't say much but I could tell she was disappointed. I keep telling myself I provide f
My 15 year old has been talking back and rolling her eyes when I give her direction. I grew up where you didn't speak to your parents like that, period. I want to raise her right b
Teaching my kids that how you greet someone matters. They need to look people in the eye, give a solid handshake, and say their name clearly. Doesn't matter if it's the church past
Been reading a lot about old school parenting and accountability. Started telling my boys that a man's word is his bond, period. If I tell them I'm going to pick them up at 3, I'm
Made it a point to teach my boys to be gentlemen around their mother and sister. Opening doors, pulling out chairs, helping without being asked. Not trying to make them soft, just
Was at a restaurant with my family last week and watched a young guy let the door slam in his date's face. Made me sad honestly. My father taught me to open doors, stand when a wom
Been thinking a lot about what my father taught me and what I want to pass down. Told my 9 and 12 year old that being a man means showing up for people even when it's hard, keeping