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[–] ChaoticNeutral 1 point 30 points (+31|-1) ago 

Shooting - as soon as he can do so safely under close supervision. I started extremely young and still do to this day.

Fishing - a chance to teach something useful and talk to him

Woodworking - build a trebuchet or an atlatl

Any time you repair things around the house he becomes the gopher and flashlight holder.

Knife making - so much fun to be had here

Electronics - start out with fun kits. He'll learn to solder and get some fun out of it.

Martial arts - I started studying so my kid can join when old enough.

I also plan on doing all these with a daughter because she will not be a wuss or helpless.

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[–] AlphaWookie 1 point 7 points (+8|-1) ago 

Hey at least teach you daughter some traditional gender related stuff. You need to step out of your comfort zone as well. Dress making is very easy to teach now patterns are cheap and quality fabric can be had for low cost.

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[–] ChaoticNeutral 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago  (edited ago)

I already sew once in a while. I also used to do crafty things, ceramics, cross-stitch, etc. I usually do most of the cooking too. Any son will get to learn those as well. I just replied with male specific since he asked for them.

To me a skill is a skill. Any skill is worth learning.

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[–] totes_magotes 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

WHERE THE FUCK IS THE "BLACKJACK AND HOOKERS"? Damn, you're slacking.

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[–] ChaoticNeutral 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Blackjack maybe. The boy can get women for himself, he's got to learn something on his own.

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[–] wild_injun 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I have done all the above with my father among other things. I know how to repair, build, support and defend myself because of it. I can not stress the value of including your child in projects as being a go-for (gopher)

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[–] zen_music 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

/u/wild_injun, coming in on your comment to add this: if you include your child as go-for, never shame or shout if they can't find the thing they were sent for. I suffered terribly as a child from this, and to this day I can't stand having people send me to look for something. 60 years later. A little patience would have gone a very long way.