I have one son and three daughters. I love them all dearly. But I DO believe boys and girls are different for more than just biological reasons. So when I saw this list that a friend posted on Facebook about sons, I thought it would be appropriate for all suburban dads. Enjoy.
I laughed hard at #2 & #3. I should heed #26 more often. And I love #s 11, 12, 16 & 29. Which are your favorite two or three?
30 Rules for My Son (Unknown Author)
- Never shake anyone’s hand sitting down.
- There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The stairs ain’t one.
- At a cookout, the man at the grill is the closest thing we have to a king.
- In a negotiation, never make or accept the first offer.
- Act like you’ve been there before. Especially in the end zone.
- Request the late check-out.
- When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
- Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
- Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
- Don’t fill up on bread.
- When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye.
- Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
- If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
- Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
- You marry the girl, you marry her whole family.
- Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
- Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
- Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
- Never turn down a breath mint.
- In a game of HORSE, sometimes a simple free throw will get ’em.
- A sport coat is worth 1000 words.
- Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
- Thank a veteran. And then make it up to him.
- If you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature.
- Eat lunch with the new kid.
- After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
- Ask your dad to play. He won’t let you win.
- See it on the big screen.
- Give the credit. Take the blame.
- Write down your dreams.
Cheers,
Jeff
