Traditional values, southern gentleman leadership, raising respectful kids, teaching honor and integrity.
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Got tired of seeing every man at church and around town dressed like they just rolled out of bed. Started dressing up a bit more - button up shirts, actual pants, leather shoes ins
My boy is 8 and I realized he doesn't know how to give a firm handshake. We worked on it this week - firm grip, eye contact, say your name clear and confident. It's a small thing b
My 8 year old had his first real handshake with my business partner last week and I have to say I was proud. Before we went to the meeting I sat him down and showed him how to grip
I'm getting frustrated with how many guys around me talk a big game about being a good father and provider but don't actually put in the work. My grandfather worked two jobs, came
Took my kids to a nice dinner last month and was honestly shocked at how other children behaved. No please or thank you, elbows on the table, talking with their mouths full. My wif
Being strong doesn't mean you never show emotion or that you handle everything alone. Real strength is being steady for your family, admitting when you're wrong, and having the bac
Had a talk with my 12 year old about respect, honoring your word, and standing up for what's right even when it's hard. He got embarrassed but I think it stuck. My dad did the same
Sometimes I wonder if I'm old fashioned insisting my kids keep their promises, own their mistakes, and treat others with dignity. The culture seems to say it doesn't matter anymore
Been working with my 8 year old on his handshake. Firm grip, look em in the eye, say their name back to them. My old man did this with me and it stuck. Had him meet my business par
Sitting here at my kids' school concert and remembered my father never missed a single one of ours. He worked construction, exhausted most days, but he was always there. Now I make
My wife thinks I'm crazy for insisting we send handwritten thank you notes after every gift or dinner invitation. But my grandfather always said a typed email is lazy and disrespec
Sometimes you have to respectfully disagree with your spouse but do it with honor. Had to tell my wife yesterday that I didn't agree with how she was handling something with the ki
I see a lot of men these days who've checked out of the leadership role in their homes. But that's not what we do. Being the leader doesn't mean being a dictator. It means being th
My grandfather taught me when I was young and I'm making sure my sons know how to do it right. Firm grip, look them in the eye, and mean it. Had them practice with me and then we d
My kids were raised to address adults with respect. Yes sir, no sir, yes ma'am, no ma'am. My wife's family thought it was old fashioned at first but now they say it's one of the th
Something my dad taught me that I'm passing on: you should always be dressed nice enough that you wouldn't be embarrassed to run into someone important. Not talking about a suit ev
Been having my sons practice their handshakes and it sounds weird but it matters. Firm grip, eye contact, say your name clearly. My oldest is starting to interview for summer jobs
My 12 year old joined soccer because his buddies did but now he says it's boring and wants to quit. I told him flat out that's not how we do things in this family. You commit to so
I'm dealing with a situation at work where my boss is asking me to stretch the truth on a report. I could get a promotion and it would help my family financially but I can't do it.
My pops taught me to always hold the door for a lady, look her in the eye when you shake her hand, and mean it when you apologize. Been trying to pass that along to my boys even th