Dr T Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Posted November 27, 2009 Talk to him about his hopes and dreams (and yours). :) Quote
Dr T Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Posted November 28, 2009 Treat his girlfriend with respect as an example for him. :) Quote
Dr T Posted November 29, 2009 Author Report Posted November 29, 2009 Instead of watching TV, sometimes read a good book together. Quote
Dr T Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Posted November 30, 2009 Spend time with him and his friends starting at a young age-maybe it will seem more normal and comfortable for him to spend time with his parents when he's older. Quote
Guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Posted November 30, 2009 Make him breakfast before he goes to school. Quote
Dr T Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Posted December 1, 2009 Teach him to be a gentleman. Quote
pam Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 Spend time with him and his friends starting at a young age-maybe it will seem more normal and comfortable for him to spend time with his parents when he's older. This reminds me of the song "Cats in the Cradle." Quote
Dravin Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 This reminds me of the song "Cats in the Cradle."Curse you! Now I've got that song running through my head! Quote
pam Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 Okay Dravin's comment brought another thought to mind. Teach him not to curse. Quote
Guest Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 If he asks for a pet snake, get him one. Really. No joke. It's the easiest thing to care for and you'll have all his friends coming to your house instead of him begging you to spend the day/night at theirs. If you got an irrational fear of snakes, he can teach you to get over it. Quote
Dravin Posted December 1, 2009 Report Posted December 1, 2009 Okay Dravin's comment brought another thought to mind.Teach him not to curse.That's my purpose in life, to inspire people to teach their children what not to do.:bow: Quote
Hitower Posted December 3, 2009 Report Posted December 3, 2009 I don't recall if this one was posted. Teach him respect. Teach him what respect is, show him respect, show him how to show you respect. Show him how to respect his Mom. Being a divorced father, I don't get to see my son often, but I know I need to work with my son on respecting his mother. She deserves it, and it is my place to teach it to him Quote
pam Posted December 3, 2009 Report Posted December 3, 2009 Dr T, I find after all these things you need to teach your sons, you have no time to be on the computer at all. You have far too much work to do. Quote
Dr T Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Posted December 4, 2009 Teaching my sons take priority over being on the computer. :) Quote
Dr T Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Posted December 4, 2009 When he's ready to shave for the first time, shave along side him :) Quote
Dr T Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Posted December 8, 2009 Talk to him about peer pressure. Quote
Dr T Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Posted December 9, 2009 Reinforce his "right behavior" in spite of pressures to do otherwise. Quote
Dr T Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Posted December 10, 2009 Make the room as dark as possible and bring flashlights. It's a fun night. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.