Boy

First wash the dishes thoroughly; then take out the trash; don't wear your pants below your butt; learn how to cook; learn to do your own laundry; learn to clean up after yourself, you do not have a maid; always apply your manners; go to straight to school; always keep in contact if you want to make plans after school; homework comes first; don't let the street lights beat you home on a school night or I will beat you when you get home; take time out to learn about God; don't be disrespectful in church; pay attention to the word and try to apply it to your life in some way; don't borrow other peoples belongings; if you want something you will work for it; if you need something, I will give it to you; be careful of the company you keep; always have a mind of your own; it's okay to cry, but don't make it a habit; always observe your surroundings; pay attention to other peoples actions; first observe, then ask questions; let your anger out in a positive way, sports is best; play to the best of your ability; always push yourself; cheating doesn't prove you to be a winner; always play fair; learn to pick the right girl; don't give more than you receive in relationships; never cheat on your girlfriend; trust is earned; learn to trust yourself; learn to trust others; never trust 100%; respect is given until lost; be tough; learn to forgive but never forget; treat women how you would want me or your sister to be treated; don't follow fashion, create it; be a role model; always be confident; never settle for less than what you feel you deserve; teach yourself discipline; know the time to play and the time to be serious; always stay on top of your goals; think outside the box; don't over analyze simple things; be a man about yours; accept your wrongs and make them right; apologize when necessary; never argue, only debate; when your wife becomes nagging, just say yes; you are a bread winner, but that doesn't mean you provide for your family by yourself; don't allow yourself to be used; spoil your family without actually spoiling them; like I have done to you; Love and cherish your wife and your mother; you have a wonderful father, thank him and follow in his foot steps; be better than the best; and when you fall you get right back up.