32 rules to teach your son

As a father, it is your responsibility to teach your son the most important lessons in life. These lessons will help him grow into a responsible and successful adult. There are many things you can teach your son, but we have compiled the 32 most important ones here. These lessons will teach your son about leadership, responsibility, respect, and more. Follow these guidelines and you can be sure that your son will turn out to be a great man!

32 Rules to teach your son

As a father, it is your responsibility to teach your son the most important lessons in life. These lessons will help him grow into a responsible and successful adult. There are many things you can teach your son, but we have compiled the 32 most important ones here. These lessons will teach your son about leadership, responsibility, respect, and more. Follow these guidelines and you can be sure that your son will turn out to be a great man!

Never shake a man’s hand sitting down

Always stand to show respect to the other person.  The kindness you get in return will be worth it,

Don’t enter a pool by the stairs

Risk and failure come with growing. Taking the safe route is good when needed.  This is the time to have fun and enjoy the moment in the moment.

The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king

Simple here.  His house, his rules.  He is lord of his castle. Respect his house just as you expect everyone to respect yours.

In a negotiation, never make the first offer

It is called the “anchor position.”  It is hard to move away from the first offer.  Let them tell you where to start negotiating.

Request the late check-out

The extra time leads to an easier travel day.  Leave a small tip for the housekeeping staff. I usually leave a $5 tip and a Zig Ziglar’s Little Book of Big Quotes.

When entrusted with a secret, keep it

Simple here.  As long is it is legal, keep it. If it is against the law, then a deeper conversation needs to be had.

Hold your heroes to a higher standard

Hold them accountable, just as you should be held accountable when you are someone else’s hero.

Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas

It is way cheaper then paying for a rental, plus, it is just the right thing to do.

Play with passion or don’t play at all

Love what you do.  If is it is not for you, great.  You tried it and found out it is not your thing. Pivot to the next thing.

When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye

It shows confidence in yourself, and respect to the other person.

Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be

Be strong and have courage to face the day. Do not get into the mindset of “woulda, shoulda, coulda.”

If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point

Take a moment to “unplug” and just clear your mind to think. Allow nature to sooth your soul.

Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.

Gentlemen, do this.  She will always appreciate that you though of her in advance. Allow her to keep it.  Invest into a quality set.

You marry the girl, you marry her family

Yessir.  You logically win over her dad. You emotionally win over her mom. Her siblings will always be watching even if they say nothing to you, but they are talking to her and the parents.

Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath

High emotion and logic cannot function in the brain at the same time.  Stay calm and logically think fast.

Experience the serenity of traveling alone

It’s OK to be by yourself.  It is good for your spirit plus it shows that you are confident in who you are.

Never be afraid to ask out the best-looking girl in the room

She may say no, she may say yes.  Either way, other men just learned what you already know.  You are confident in who you are and you are willing to take calculated risks.

Never turn down a breath mint

Not that you need one, but you never know.  Error to side of caution and take the mint.  People around you will be thankful never-the-less.

A sport coat is worth 1000 words

Invest in at least three that go with just about any mix and match you have.  Class and sophistication are always in style.

Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising

You know you better than anyone else. Share the updated copy with two others that will know what to do when the time comes.

Thank a veteran. Then make it up to them

Veterans never expect a “thank you” but they are always appreciated. It is easy to say, “I support our military”, now back it up with action. I see a WWII or Vietnam hat, I secretly buy their meal and ask the server to tell them “thank you from another veteran.”

Eat lunch with the new kid

There are always new kids.  Be the friendly one and invite them into your circle.  They may or may not fit in, but at least you found out.  You might make a new friend and it is the start of another circle.

After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it

It is healthy to get those emotions out of your system, but never classy to send it especially in anger.  Just delete it and give your energy to more positive things in your life.

Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win

Moms are always special.  Loving and caring, even when they show you the power of losing and getting back up to try again.

Manners maketh the man

This is always in style.  Be the better person cause you never know who is watching. 

Give credit. Take the blame

Praise in public, give feedback in private. Always take the hit for the team.

Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied

Every kid as been there.  Know the difference and be the bigger person, even if hurts. You will be fine and will grow from the interaction.

Write down your dreams

Dreams are fine, but once dreams are written, they transform into goals.  Dream and live beyond what you think is possible. You will grow into the dreams.

Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you

Dogs are always happy to see their owner.  Be the person your dog thinks you are.  Show them some love too.

Be confident and humble at the same time

There is a fine line between arrogance and confidence.  People see the difference. Be confident in who you are and humble not to over show it to others.

If ever in doubt, remember whose son you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!

Know “whose” you are…. You are the son of a King.  Plus, know “who” you are.  You are a strong, confident man.

In all things lead by example not explanation

Simple here…. Your actions speak so loudly, others cannot hear a word you are saying.  Be B.A,D, to be good.  Be right, Act right, Do right.

These are just some of the lessons that you can teach your son, but they will help him grow into a responsible and successful adult. Follow these guidelines and you can be sure that your son will turn out to be a great man! Good luck, Dad! You’ve got this!