Things To Teach Your Son

Advice on how to make your son a better person and a better man

* Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.
* The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.
* In a negotiation, never make the first offer.
* Request the late check-out.
* When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
* Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
* Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
* Play with passion or don’t play at all.
* When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye.
* Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
* If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
* Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
* You marry the girl, you marry her family.
* Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
* Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
* Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
* Never turn down a breath mint.
* A sport coat is worth 1000 words.
* Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
* Thank a veteran. Then make it up to him.
* Eat lunch with the new kid.
* After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
* Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
* Manners maketh the man.
* Give credit. Take the blame.
* Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
* Write down your dreams.
* Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you.
* Be confident and humble at the same time.
* If ever in doubt, remember whose son you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!
* In all things, give glory to God.