Fathers and sons have connections that are unlike anything else . All men hope to have a son when they are growing up, a son to teach things and shape into the man they want them to be .
Sometimes without even trying, dads teach their kids lessons that stay with them forever. Little things truly matter in the long run for some people .
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No job is too low to work.
“Work isn’t the funnest of things and it probably isn’t something you’re going to like all of the time, but you need to work to get somewhere. We all have to do our part and work. No job is beneath you,” shared one Reddit user.
Watch how girls treat their parents.
N3MO_ said that her father says you should always watch how a girl treats her mother and father because eventually, they will end up treating you the very same way. Unsure why, but it’s always reigned true.
Not everyone who gives advice knows what they’re talking about.
jam11249 shared that his father told him that just because people give out advice on things, they are not always the experts at the situations they are talking about. Most of the time, they don’t.
A lot of little lessons.
“Love with passion. Forgive. Shut up when angry. Listen when you don’t want to. Always examine myself first when things aren’t going right. Life will shit on you whether you are good or bad but it’s better to be good. Don’t cheat. Ever. Do the right thing even if it means you lose friends, family, jobs, money, or a woman,” said maschine01 .
How to cook some damn good garlic bread.
shrekturself shared that above all, they got a pretty amazing garlic bread recipe from their dad and it’s something that they cherish and will always use and remember. Not a bad trade-off.
Listen more than you speak.
djnewton123 shared that his father said that you should listen more. Speak less. When you listen, always use the time to think. The only time you should really voice your opinions is when you absolutely know what you are talking about.
How to sacrifice.
“In his last days in the hospital he looked at me and told me, ‘Give to your kids, give to your wife.’ This is exactly the man he was, he sacrificed everything to make our lives better,” shared nmoline .
Always work hard.
PianoVampire said that their father taught them to always work hard. In high school, they mowed lawns and worked hard to make sure they had money in their pocket and their father always made sure they did it right.
Be a nice guy.
“He stressed the importance of being nice/respectful to girls early. I know the whole ‘nice guys finish last’ thing is somewhat true, but I’ve had the pleasure of my girlfriend’s parents (specifically her father) being really fond of me,” shared a Reddit user.
How to be a good person.
Dexley said that their father taught them the importance of being a good neighbor and an upstanding citizen. He always stressed politeness and manners, how important it is to be kind, and to always look out for others.
Set an example to do the right thing.
“It’s important to do the right thing to set an example. The world is full of cynical, selfish people, so we need more selfless and caring individuals to keep the world going around. If you can get just one person to follow your example, then your actions are never done in vain,” shared JustHach .
Never discuss money.
WiseguyD shared that his father stressed that discussing money in public was improper and rude. You should never discuss salary with anyone, especially at the dinner table. Also, always be compassionate to those who are less fortunate than you.
How to be a true man.
“Nothing is more important than family time. No amount of money can buy the memories you miss because you’re too busy with work. When someone comes to you for help you help in any way you can,” shared ownNfools .
Always remember your kids.
triofact34 shared that his father taught him to never spend more time with his significant other than you do with his kids. Sometimes, it can make the kids feel really bad and as though they’re not as important to you.
Quietness is okay.
“You don’t always have to talk when you are with people you love. Seriously, some of the calmest moments of my life are me and my dad sitting in a car with some soft music playing. He does the whole ‘compainable silience’ thing amazingly. Doesnt feel awkward for some reason,” said thatonepersonnever .
