Dr T Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Posted August 25, 2009 Take him place where he can climb on, swing from and jump off of stuff/things. Climb up and swing from things too (while u still can). :) Quote
Dr T Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Posted August 26, 2009 Make sure his friends know that drug use is not ok in your home. Quote
Dr T Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Posted August 26, 2009 Give him boundaries that are predictable. Quote
Dr T Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Posted August 27, 2009 Teach him how to budget and save money every pay check as he grows. Quote
Dr T Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Posted September 2, 2009 Treat his girlfriends with respect and expect the same from him too Quote
Dr T Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Posted September 4, 2009 Show him forgiveness is a strength not a weakness. Quote
Dr T Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Posted September 4, 2009 Be there for him (quality AND quantity). :) Quote
Dr T Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Posted September 5, 2009 Teach him to ride a bike then ride with him :) Quote
Maxel Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Dr T-Just found this thread. It's amazing! Thank you for doing this.As someone who's not even married, I wager the first piece of really good advice I'll be giving my son is don't play with matches near a leaking gas line. Quote
Dr T Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Ask him what he did today and then really listen to what he did. Edited September 9, 2009 by Dr T forgot the "k" in ask Quote
Dr T Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Posted September 8, 2009 Provide a safe home environment for him where he feels comfortable inviting his friends over to hang out in. Quote
Dr T Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Posted September 9, 2009 Find things he enjoys doing and then foster its growth Quote
Dr T Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Posted September 9, 2009 Teach him (by showing) that he can earn certain privileges and rights by his responsible behaviors. Quote
Dr T Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Posted September 10, 2009 Catch him being good. When he behaves well, tell him. Quote
Dr T Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Posted September 12, 2009 Teach him a special handshake. Quote
Dr T Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Teach him to work hard so he can provide for his wife and children if he has them. Edited September 15, 2009 by Dr T changed it so it didn't sound like he was talking about his parents but his own family (wife and children) Quote
Dr T Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Posted September 13, 2009 Give him a nickname. (a good, nonnegative one) Quote
Dr T Posted September 14, 2009 Author Report Posted September 14, 2009 Teach him to be assertive and not aggressive. Quote
Dr T Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Posted September 15, 2009 Talk less and listen more (at key times). Quote
Dr T Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Posted September 16, 2009 Allow him to have a voice as he grows. Quote
Dr T Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Posted September 19, 2009 Walk through “how to fix” things with him. Quote
Dr T Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Posted September 20, 2009 Teach him about what to do in an emergency. Quote
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