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Feb 27, 2021 · Even though the nursery rhyme says “boys are made of snips and snails, and puppy dog tails” – there is a little gentleman inside just waiting to emerge. Using patience, kindness and simple guidance will help shape your son into a good man that you are proud of raising.
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- Gentlemen Hold doors for everyone. This sounds like common sense, but unfortunately, it no longer is. In this fast-paced world, I feel like this common courtesy is slowly dying.
- Congratulate your opponents. I can’t take all of the credit for this one. My sons play several sports that require him to shake hands with the other team or opponent before and after the game or match -most notably, wrestling.
- Eat dinner with your family. We’ve all heard that sitting down to eat dinner with the family is a very important part of the day. It is a time to turn off distractions and make time to interact.
- Look out for the younger and weaker. I want my sons to be the type to stand up to a bully when they see someone getting picked on. Through conversation, we encourage our sons to speak up if they see someone getting bullied.
Mar 12, 2018 · If we want to raise a generation of men who respect women, it begins now in teaching our boys to be gentlemen. Here are a few practical ways to start.
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Oct 2, 2015 · To be gentlemen, boys need to learn to offer assistance to others. I want them to learn to hold the door for someone, give up their seat on a bus, open the car door and hold the chair for their dates (when that time comes).
- Show warmth, tenderness and affection. Boys require as much warmth, tenderness and affection as do girls, but studies have shown that parents hug, cuddle and even talk to their sons less than their daughters.
- Allow them to express their feelings. Your son needs to learn about sadness, anger, happiness and fear, and the best way to do that is to see his parents (even dads) express them.
- Help them learn self-control. As Stacie and Adie say in It’s a Baby Boy! , “Your boy is built to be active. He is going to test the limits of his physical strength.”
- Chivalry isn’t dead. Opening doors, walking on the outside of the sidewalk and ensuring the lady gets home safely after a date are just some of the many old-fashioned but still relevant chivalrous acts your son needs to learn.
Raising a competent child is every parent’s dream, isn’t it? However, it can sometimes feel like a daunting task. With these 12 practical and easy-to-follow tips, you will be better equipped to raise competent children, and help them thrive in every aspect of their lives.
Raising Boys To Be Good Men. Here are 10 things I count as top on my list on teaching my sons about being a man. 1. You are responsible for more than yourself. Real men don’t push the blame or run away from difficult decisions. Take responsibility for your own choices, whether it be choice of school, career, car, partner or pet.
