Dr T Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Teach him to stand up for what is right and to do it respectfully when he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Teach him that intentions are admirable (to a degree) but actions showmore and weigh more than mere words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Walk him through your decision making process so he understands how to make decisions of his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Show him by example how to forgive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 When he's guilty, do not bail him out but give him the opportunity to make amends and ask for forgiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Encourage self-confidence :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Practice with him on whatever he wants to get better at and help him practice correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Make time to talk to him about appropriate sexuality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 While talking to him, give him not only directives but also an understanding of what is required. This will help him think and helps with motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Talk to him often about college. It was always a given in my life that it goes elementary, junior high, high school, college and then whatever. It was just known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Teach him that there are many things he can learn from older men (the things that worked and the things that didn't for the person from whom he is learning). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Show him that you love his mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Teach him to be a man that listens, really listens, to the words and body language of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Do all you can to show him respect. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Support and guide him in experiencing things. Sometimes it's scary to try something new and with your support and assistance with his decisions, he will grow in making smart choices and feel like he has a safety net when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Teach him to never start a fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 When he gets old enough, encourage him to ask out the cute girl that he finds attractive. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 No matter what your job is, make your real job the thing that starts when your front wheels hit the driveway. (I don't know if I wrote that one as a rec in this thread before) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Sit down for a meal together (daily or nightly) as often as possible and make that a high priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 It's ok to be alone at times. Teach him the difference between being alone and being lonely. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Young boys lose things that can easily be replaced. When he gets old enough teach him that if he loses something then he'll have to do without unless he can buy another. This will teach him to care for his things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Allow him to teach others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Teach him to do what is right, because it is right, regardless of who is watching and even when nobody is watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) Teach him not to burn bridges. Edited January 21, 2011 by Dr T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted October 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Make sure he knows what is expected from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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