Rules to Teach Your Son
Good parenting is more important than a good school to the academic success of a child. In a nutshell, parents are the best teachers of every child. Kids learn moral values, manners, disciplines everything from their home. It's their good upbringing which helps them succeed in the future.
Recently, I was inspired by something I read on line via the Charlie & Debbie Show on 103.7 and I was compelled to share word for word what I read. It inspired me, motivated me, and I simply could not wait to share with my friends and family!
Our goal as fathers is to make our boys into men that are better than we are or could hope to be. If you’re a young father, paste these to your notes on your phone. You could do a lot worse than this list. As I look back on my life, I hope I’ve done a good job for my son Ryan.
1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.
2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.
3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.
4. In a negotiation, never take the first offer.
5. Request the late check-out.
6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
9. Play with passion or don’t play at all.
10. Always protect your siblings. #Important
11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
14. You marry the girl, you marry her family. #Truth
15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
18. Never turn down a breath mint.
19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.
20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
21. Stand on principle.
22. Eat lunch with the new kid.
23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
25. Manners maketh the man.
26. Give credit. Take the blame.
27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
28. Write down your dreams.
29. Remember at times the rain must fall for us to appreciate the sun. #Absolutely
30. Be confident and humble at the same time.
31. Be the bridge builder.
32. Let your momma pray with you. She will always be praying for you.
33. If ever in doubt, remember whose SON you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!
*inspired by the Charlie & Debbie Show 103.7*
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3 年We need to include listening to the following songs: Kenny Roger’s ‘Coward of the County’, and ‘The Devil went down to Georgia’ by Charlie Daniels.
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3 年I’m waiting for part 2: Rules to To Teach Your Son....about Spartan Races! ?? Love this!
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3 年Great article Wayne. I love this. As a father of three boys I've come up with a similar list. A couple of bullet points I would humbly add: * Always put the toilet seat down * The internet is forever. Post responsibly. * What you do when no one is looking reveals your true character.
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3 年Well said....would also add others that I have related to my son: 1) always be respectful, (2) do your best in everything you do, (3) you may not always be the most talented/experienced but you can always be the hardest working (4) read every day
Dedicated & Experienced Partner Sales Manager, Scout Leader, Eagle Scout, father & husband
3 年Need some minor adjustments but these are also tips I'm sharing with my daughter .. Def not gender specific .. lol ..