1. Play a sport. It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, work with others, manage your time and stay out of trouble…and maybe even throw or catch.
2. You will set the tone for the sexual relationship, so don’t take something away from her that you can’t give back.
3. Use careful aim when you pee. Somebody’s got to clean that up, you know.
4. Save money when you’re young because you’re going to need it someday.
5. Allow me to introduce you to the dishwasher, oven, washing machine, iron, vacuum, mop and broom. Now please go use them.
6. Pray and be a spiritual leader.
7. Don’t ever be a bully and don’t ever start a fight, but if some idiot clocks you, please defend yourself.
8. Your knowledge and education is something that nobody can take away from you.
9. Treat women kindly. Forever is a long time to live alone and it’s even longer to live with somebody who hates your guts.
10. Take pride in your appearance.
11. Be strong and tender at the same time.
12. A woman can do everything that you can do. This includes her having a successful career and you changing diapers at 3 A.M. Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship.
13. “Yes ma’am” and “yes sir” still go a long way.
14. The reason that they’re called “private parts” is because they’re “private”. Please do not scratch them in public.
15. Peer pressure is a scary thing. Be a good leader and others will follow.
16. Bringing her flowers for no reason is always a good idea.
17. It is better to be kind than to be right.
18. Keep a good sense of humor. A sense of humor goes a long way in the healing process.
19. Please choose your spouse wisely. My daughter-in-law will be the gatekeeper for me spending time with you and my grandchildren.
20. Remember to call your mother because I might be missing you.
~ Author Unknown ~
Reblogged this on Good Time Stories.
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Love thse – will be printing them off and giving a copy to my Son’s. Thanks for sharing.
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So glad you stopped by and left a comment on my Rattlesnake post, this was a fun return trip to make. I have two sons and I SO wish you would have posted this twenty years ago! Now I’m definately on number 20….waiting for that phone to ring! Thanks for the laugh.
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Thanks for your reply! I ma glad that you enjoyed it and it made you smile!!
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I absolutely agree with all you have said here. I will make sure I show this to my son. I really enjoyed reading this.
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This is great yardstick! I am a single mom with 2 boys and, like every parent, trying to teach my kids the important things in life. You checked out my backyard blog, but you may appreciate my parenting blog as well. We seem to share some of the same values… http://raisingamazinggrace.wordpress.com/
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Some great words, as a mother of a boy I will definitely try to keep these in mind. He’s only three now so I still have lots of time. Thanks for the follow, great blog!
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Reblogged this on Indians Abroad Desi Videsh Me and commented:
Treat women kindly. It is better to be kind than to be right. Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship. Sense of Humor is part of getting along with people. Introduction to the dishwasher, oven, washing machine, iron, vacuum, mop and broom
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God bless my MIL who taught her son these things! 🙂 💜 Jackie@KWH
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Reblogged this on Monaminga and commented:
Very Wise and useful tips from a mother to her son. A must know.
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I will also translate the article in French, my blog is bilingual, feel free to visit 🙂
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