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Things to teach your son:

1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. Honing
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal finance
12.To never cook bacon naked.
_____12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger,
Seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how and when to win a fight worth fighting
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. Honing
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal finance
12.To never cook bacon naked.
_____12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger,
Seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. Honing
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal finance
12.To never cook bacon naked.
_____12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger,
Seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. Honing
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal finance
12.To never cook bacon naked.
_____12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger,
Seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. Honing
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal Finance
  • 11.A. How to make a budget
  • 11.B. How to balance a checkbook
  • 11.C. How to write a check
  • 11.D. How to stay out of debt
  • 11.E. How to save money for emergencies
  • 11.F. How to live on less than you make
12. To never cook bacon naked.
  • 12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger, seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25. When to ask for help
26. When to ask for a second opinion
27.
28.
29.
30.
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32.
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40.
 
I polished my boots last night, it reminded me that my boys used to have to polish their boots and iron their uniforms for ROTC and Boy Scouts. I think learning to maintain your clothing, footwear, Car/truck and home are skills we should definitely be teaching.
 
CBLindsay said:
I polished my boots last night, it reminded me that my boys used to have to polish their boots and iron their uniforms for ROTC and Boy Scouts. I think learning to maintain your clothing, footwear, Car/truck, and home are skills we should definitely be teaching.
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A really good point! I saw my father polish his shoes and boots, but had to figure it out on my own, and the same for shaving! This is good! In addition to oiling a belt or other leather item that gets a lot of use.

I know honing was mentioned, but sharpening a knife, kitchen or otherwise is a great skill to have.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. How to hone/sharpen
  • 6.A. How to hone/sharpen a Kitchen/pocket knife
  • 6.B. How to hone a Razor
  • 6.C. How to sharpen a lawnmower blade/hatchet etc
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal Finance
  • 11.A. How to make a budget
  • 11.B. How to balance a checkbook
  • 11.C. How to write a check
  • 11.D. How to stay out of debt
  • 11.E. How to save money for emergencies
  • 11.F. How to live on less than you make
12. To never cook bacon naked.
  • 12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger, seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. How to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25. When to ask for help
26. When to ask for a second opinion
27. How to polish boots/shoes
28. How to oil/maintain leather items
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
 
Luecke3262 said:
A really good point! I saw my father polish his shoes and boots, but had to figure it out on my own, and the same for shaving! This is good! In addition to oiling a belt or other leather item that gets a lot of use.

I know honing was mentioned, but sharpening a knife, kitchen or otherwise is a great skill to have.
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I think a LOT of what needs to be or should be taught to our sons (and daughters) are those things our fathers or grandfathers used to do daily without a thought. If we include our kids in our daily activities they will either learn by watching (and helping when possible) or come away with enough awareness of the task they will feel comfortable trying to do it or learn it as an adult.

I have taught my boys/girls a lot of little things over the years but I think THE BEST thing I taught them was not to be afraid to try. Whether its a car/home repair project, a hobby or a job, I am proud to say my kids are willing to jump in and try even if they haven't been "taught" to do the task. Other than being there for them when they failed, I can only assume they learned the value of trying by watching me, my dad, my uncle etc. doing things that were clearly out of our comfort zone. I have also instilled a sense of frugality in them. To the extent possible, if the limiting factor was having the right tool(s) for the job (even if I only had a marginal knowledge of how to actually DO the job) and the cost of the tool(s) was less than paying someone to to do the job, I would opt to buy the tool(s). When we were younger and funds were very tight this was a bigger risk because I had many occasions where I not only failed to to the job but made it worse.
 
**Side note: I am trying to convince my youngest daughter to learn to hone using my stone collection and old razors. She has been looking for ways to make $ and I suggested being able to hone razors and other knives would be a way. ...and I would not need to do any of my own honing.
 
CBLindsay said:
**Side note: I am trying to convince my youngest daughter to learn to hone using my stone collection and old razors. She has been looking for ways to make $ and I suggested being able to hone razors and other knives would be a way. ...and I would not need to do any of my own honing.
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The post in which Chris proves he's more than just a master soap maker....he's a devious genius.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. How to hone/sharpen
  • 6.A. How to hone/sharpen a Kitchen/pocket knife
  • 6.B. How to hone a Razor
  • 6.C. How to sharpen a lawnmower blade/hatchet etc
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal Finance
  • 11.A. How to make a budget
  • 11.B. How to balance a checkbook
  • 11.C. How to write a check
  • 11.D. How to stay out of debt
  • 11.E. How to save money for emergencies
  • 11.F. How to live on less than you make
12. To never cook bacon naked.
  • 12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger, seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. How to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25. When to ask for help
26. When to ask for a second opinion
27. How to polish boots/shoes
28. How to oil/maintain leather items
29. How He Should Be Nice And Treat And Protect His Mate Properly !!
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This kid had better take some notes!

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fhalden said:
This kid had better take some notes!

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Indeed. Perhaps somewhere down the line we can/should try to narrow the list. Whether by consolidating "lessons" into more broad headings or by prioritizing (by vote?) the top 10, 20 etc. Just goes to show there is a BIG need for a father figure to be present to teach these lessons. Not that a single mother can't teach these lessons, I just suspect they have their own list.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. How to hone/sharpen
  • 6.A. How to hone/sharpen a Kitchen/pocket knife
  • 6.B. How to hone a Razor
  • 6.C. How to sharpen a lawnmower blade/hatchet etc
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal Finance
  • 11.A. How to make a budget
  • 11.B. How to balance a checkbook
  • 11.C. How to write a check
  • 11.D. How to stay out of debt
  • 11.E. How to save money for emergencies
  • 11.F. How to live on less than you make
12. To never cook bacon naked.
  • 12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger, seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. How to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25. When to ask for help
26. When to ask for a second opinion
27. How to polish boots/shoes
28. How to oil/maintain leather items
29. How He Should Be Nice And Treat And Protect His Mate Properly !!
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
 
BarberDave said:
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. How to hone/sharpen
  • 6.A. How to hone/sharpen a Kitchen/pocket knife
  • 6.B. How to hone a Razor
  • 6.C. How to sharpen a lawnmower blade/hatchet etc
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal Finance
  • 11.A. How to make a budget
  • 11.B. How to balance a checkbook
  • 11.C. How to write a check
  • 11.D. How to stay out of debt
  • 11.E. How to save money for emergencies
  • 11.F. How to live on less than you make
12. To never cook bacon naked.
  • 12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger, seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. How to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25. When to ask for help
26. When to ask for a second opinion
27. How to polish boots/shoes
28. How to oil/maintain leather items
29. How He Should Be Nice And Treat And Protect His Mate Properly !!
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
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Isn't #30 covered in #11?
 
Sorry didn’t see it as it looks like an excel spreadsheet
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. How to hone/sharpen
  • 6.A. How to hone/sharpen a Kitchen/pocket knife
  • 6.B. How to hone a Razor
  • 6.C. How to sharpen a lawnmower blade/hatchet etc
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal Finance
  • 11.A. How to make a budget
  • 11.B. How to balance a checkbook
  • 11.C. How to write a check
  • 11.D. How to stay out of debt
  • 11.E. How to save money for emergencies
  • 11.F. How to live on less than you make
12. To never cook bacon naked.
  • 12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger, seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. How to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25. When to ask for help
26. When to ask for a second opinion
27. How to polish boots/shoes
28. How to oil/maintain leather items
29. How to treat and protect his wife
30. How to run a chainsaw
  • 30.A. How to sharpen a chainsaw chain by hand
31. How to maintain your lawn
  • 31.A. Care and maintenance of a lawn mower
  • 31.B. Care and maintenance of a weed eater
32. How to tie a variety of knots
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
 
1. How to shave.
2. How to treat your fellow human being
3. How to barter/ make a deal
4. How to field dress an animal
5. How to properly grill a steak *how to cook/bbq/smoke etc a proper meal
6. How to hone/sharpen
  • 6.A. How to hone/sharpen a Kitchen/pocket knife
  • 6.B. How to hone a Razor
  • 6.C. How to sharpen a lawnmower blade/hatchet etc
7. Welding
8. To pee sitting down when at home or a guest
9. How to use a sewing machine
10. How to do laundry
11. Personal Finance
  • 11.A. How to make a budget
  • 11.B. How to balance a checkbook
  • 11.C. How to write a check
  • 11.D. How to stay out of debt
  • 11.E. How to save money for emergencies
  • 11.F. How to live on less than you make
12. To never cook bacon naked.
  • 12.A. Always bake bacon. It comes out perfectly, with none of the mess.... or danger, seriously though...
13. A trade (as my father taught me and I have taught my own son)
14. How to interview ( as in, for a job, or otherwise).
15 To know how to fight, when to fight, and how to win a fight
16. Open/hold doors for others (open for women hold for everyone)
17. Say please and thank you…and mean it.
18. How to grow a garden
19. How to preserve food
20. How to change a tire
21. How to defend those less fortunate and those being bullied
22. How to own your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
23. How to apologize sincerely
24. How to tie a tie many ways properly (or more generally, dress for a more formal occasion)
25. When to ask for help
26. When to ask for a second opinion
27. How to polish boots/shoes
28. How to oil/maintain leather items
29. How to treat and protect his wife
30. How to run a chainsaw
  • 30.A. How to sharpen a chainsaw chain by hand
31. How to maintain your lawn
  • 31.A. Care and maintenance of a lawn mower
  • 31.B. Care and maintenance of a weed eater
32. How to tie a variety of knots
33. How to not make things too complicated by having lists that are too long
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
 
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