While these might not be what we think of as "skills", they are what I think every young man ought to know/do-
Serve in the military. That's so basic, so educational and so important.
Know what our gov't is, how it's formed, why it was formed that way. I believe that knowing those things is a life long process. Not knowing is why we have what we have today in the line of gov't.
Respect. I mean simple, common respect for others and their beliefs/gender/humanity. I don't mean putting entertainers on a pedestal, I mean recognizing most people are worthy of common consideration.
Manners. How to say, "Please", "excuse me", "thank you", basic table manners, to hold a door for others, especially ladies and the elderly.
Faith. I don't mean religion, I mean faith. Faith in something beyond this moment, this world, this life, that all this means something and that we are all part of something larger. With that goes respect for the faith of others.
Self control. If you can't control you base emotions, you will never be a man.
Self respect. That's a hard one to teach. It's no the same as pride or arrogance or self esteem. I wish I could bottle it and provide it to everyone.
Character. Again, a hard one to teach. It has to develop over time. I have found few people that have anywhere near the character they present themselves as having, myself included. When push comes to shove most people will do things they abhor, that are so far beneath what they are usually capable of that it sickens them. Maybe that's something you see too much of in police work, but people on the whole are pretty weak.
The rest of it, the tire changing and driving and whatnot, that's all well and good to know. But without basic decency/character what good is any of it?
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