Comments on: What A Young Man Should Know

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:18:56 +0000

Lorie, excellent additions. While we’re at it, this one wasn’t mentioned yet: Be a good kisser.

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:16:39 +0000

To teach is to learn twice.

To teach for a long time has been transformational.

Thanks for your comments Mark. be great today! It’s up to you, brother.

By: Lorie Sheffer

Lorie Sheffer — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:02:35 +0000

I would add: iron a shirt, sew on a button, change a tire, cook, admit when he’s wrong, swim, respectfully disagree, know that it takes more strength to show restraint than it does to show aggression.

By: Mark David Jones

Mark David Jones — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:28:42 +0000

Amen! I wish more parents would consider what their children should really know/experience during their very short prep-time with them (the initial years) and take action. The school system/society will only do the bare minimum (or less, in my opinion). Kudos that you are really raising your son based on what’s REALLY important (even more than your quoted list) and not deferring that responsibility to the government.

I guess this goes for educating OURSELVES beyond whatever shortfalls we lost during our childhood. No excuse. As adults, we can choose to engage in any activity that fills the gaps between what we know/who we are and where we want to be.

Good post, Jeff. Thanks for sharing!