15 Life Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Son

There are life lessons that your son will learn in school and things he'll pick up from his friends, and then there are those core fundamentals that are best learned from Mom and Dad. While we all approach parenting with our own beliefs and moral guidelines, these 15 lessons to share with your son range from the practical to the nice-to-know to the silly. And if you've got a girl, check out these things that every mom should share with her daughter, too. Source: Flickr user Jason

01

Make an Effort to Always Be on Time

02

Keep Your Car Clean

03

Call Your Mom

04

Have a Passion, and Nurture It

05

Learn to Grill the Perfect Steak

06

Know a Couple of Good Jokes by Heart

07

Stay Close With Your Siblings — They Know You Like No One Else Does

08

If You Know She's the One, Don't Let Her Go

09

Always Pay For Her Dinner

10

See the World

11

Learn to Drive Stick

12

Leave the iPhone Home Every Now and Then

13

Don't Leave the Game Early — It Ain't Over Till It's Over

14

Consider Quality Over Quantity When It Comes to Making Friends

15

Wear Good Shoes

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