Build Better Dads

Ramon weatherall Sr

 My father is a great man. He raised me. He was present. He was there.But there are 5 things about money he never taught me — and not because he didn't love me. Because nobody taught him either.In this video, I share the 5 money lessons my 89-year-old father never taught me, and the 5 lessons I'm teaching my son and daughter so the cycle stops in our family line.I killed $118,000 in debt without a six-figure salary. Most of that debt came from running my father's broken money playbook for 15 years before I knew it was broken.Working dads — if your father never sat you down and taught you about money, this video is for you. We were raised by good men who didn't know. The cycle doesn't break by accident. It breaks because one man in the family line decides he's tired of running the same playbook.Be that man.—THE 5 THINGS MY FATHER NEVER TAUGHT ME:1. How to invest2. How to budget3. How to defend a purchase4. The difference between calculated risk and hope5. That money is a tool — not a goal—THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:Write two lists.LIST 1: 5 things my father never taught me about moneyLIST 2: 5 things I'm going to teach my sonThat second list is your legacy.—WATCH NEXT:🎥 The video that started this channel — "The 10-Second Rule I Learned After Taking My 89-Year-Old Father to the Bank"["My 89 year Old Father at the Bank Taught Me Why Most Dads Stay Broke"}https://youtu.be/im_vb6E_Y7U🎥 The exact question that killed my $118K debt — "The 10-Second Rule That Stops Dads From Bleeding Money"[lThe 10-Second Rule I Learned After Taking My 89-Year-Old Father To The Bank]https://youtu.be/8IzCEe5TrWM

  1. 12h ago ·  Video

    Your Kid Will Fail. What They Hear Next Changes Everything

    This episode explores how fathers can coach and mentor their children through life's challenges, emphasizing the importance of belief, effort, and resilience. Using a baseball analogy, it highlights practical lessons for raising confident, capable kids.  keywords fatherhood, coaching, parenting, resilience, effort, belief, child development, life lessons, sports analogy  key  topics The importance of recognizing potential without labels Praising effort, strategy, and improvement Correcting process, not the person Allowing children to struggle and learn from failure Belief as expectations, not flattery The role of fathers as coaches and mentors Adapting coaching style to the child's needs The significance of belief and support in child development  sound bites "Failure is just information, what did we learn?" "Great coaches see potential without labels" "Belief is expectations, not flattery" Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Role of Fathers as Coaches in Life 00:29 A Baseball Moment That Teaches Confidence and Resilience 01:15 The Power of Support in Critical Moments 02:14 Failure as Information and Growth 03:13 Lessons from the Baseball Field for Parenting 04:09 Five Traits of Great Coaches and Fathers 05:06 Seeing Potential Without Labels 06:33 Praising Effort, Strategy, and Improvement 08:02 Correcting the Process, Not the Person 09:00 Belief as Expectations, Not Flattery 10:23 The Power of Belief and Support 12:48 Letting Kids Struggle and Learn 13:44 The Importance of Setting Expectations 16:34 Knowing When to Push, Adjust, and Listen 17:30 Being the Bridge Between Home and the World 19:56 Building Trust and Confidence in Children 22:17 The True Meaning of Believing in Your Kids 23:16 Encouraging Effort, Habits, and Growth in Children 24:44 Closing Remarks: Parenting as a Conversation Support the show

  2. 6d ago ·  Video

    Can People Tell You're Father Without You Saying it?

    In this episode, we explore what it truly means to be recognized as a father through your actions and presence, not just words. We discuss how self-awareness, public perception, and personal responsibility shape the image of a dad in everyday life.  keywords fatherhood, self-awareness, public perception, personal responsibility, building better dads, father image, social influence, parenting, masculinity, community impact  key  topics The importance of actions in defining fatherhood How others perceive us as fathers The role of self-awareness in personal growth Impact of public perception on behavior Building a positive image as a dad The significance of walking the walk in fatherhood How social media influences perceptions of dads The importance of self-reflection for fathers The connection between personal responsibility and community respect Lessons from real-life examples of fatherhood  sound bites "Can people tell you're a father without you saying it?" "Your actions in public reflect your character as a father." "Are you fine with how others perceive you as a dad?" Chapters 00:00 Introduction: What Does It Mean to Be a Recognized Father? 01:56 The Incident at Work: How Others Perceive Fatherhood 04:07 The Significance of Actions and Behavior in Public 05:59 Self-Awareness: Knowing How Others See You 08:09 The Impact of Public Perception on Personal Responsibility 09:51 Building a Positive Dad Image Through Consistency 11:57 Lessons from Real-Life Examples of Fatherhood 13:57 The Role of Social Media and Cultural Influences 15:55 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Accountability 18:05 How to Be a Better Dad in Public and Private 19:54 The Legacy of Responsible Fatherhood 21:59 Final Thoughts: Walking the Walk as a Dad Support the show

  3. Sep 6 ·  Video

    Are We Setting Our Sons Up To Fail?

    In this episode, Dr. Richard C. Horowitz shares valuable insights on how fathers can better support their sons' emotional development, set appropriate boundaries, and foster resilience. We explore practical strategies for parenting with intention and understanding to help boys transition into responsible men.  keywords fatherhood, parenting, emotional intelligence, discipline, resilience, family meetings, boundaries, responsibility, child development  key  topics Difference between discipline and punishment How to build resilience in boys Effective communication with sons Setting boundaries and rules The importance of family meetings Modeling emotional intelligence Handling rejection and disappointment Signs of emotional growth in boys  takeaways Discipline takes time and involves teaching responsibility. Avoid overprotecting your children; let them face manageable challenges. Read your child's behavior for signs of emotional well-being. Regular family meetings create open communication. Model emotional honesty to teach kids how to handle feelings.  sound bites "Let them fail a little to build resilience." "Walk the walk and share your emotions." "Be present and walk the walk to build trust." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the importance of fatherhood 02:10 The difference between discipline and punishment 04:44 Avoiding overhelping and helicopter parenting 06:38 Handling bullying and teaching resilience 09:18 Recognizing emotional signs in boys 12:11 Having crucial conversations before age 18 13:44 The role of family meetings and rituals 16:57 Negotiating rules and building ownership 19:09 Teaching boys to handle rejection and emotions 22:28 Dealing with misbehavior and shutdown techniques 26:44 The importance of presence and modeling behavior Support the show

  4. Aug 31 ·  Video

    Jails Are Full Of People Who Were Only Talked To

    On this episode of Build Better Dads, host Ramon Weatherall and guest Speak Rock have an honest, unfiltered conversation about spanking, discipline, communication, accountability, and the difference between parenting your child and trying to be their friend. They discuss whether children can be raised without spanking, why different children require different approaches, how a father’s role changes as children mature, and what can happen when parents fail to establish boundaries. This conversation does not support child abuse. It examines reasonable parental discipline, correction, communication, consequences, and the responsibility fathers have to prepare their children for the real world. What do you think? Can parents discipline effectively without spanking—and should a parent be a friend while their child is still growing up? Share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to Build Better Dads for honest conversations about fatherhood, discipline, family leadership, parenting, and raising responsible children. 0:00 Cold Open 0:32 Can Spanking Damage the Future Relationship? 1:30 Speak Rock Responds 2:55 Parent First, Friend Later 4:00 The Animal Kingdom Discipline Analogy 6:35 A Father’s Discipline and Accountability 9:03 Can You Raise Children Without Spanking? 11:31 Different Children Need Different Approaches 12:12 Fathers Must Know Which Buttons to Push 13:00 Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People 14:04 The Limits of Only Talking 14:17 Friend at 10 or Friend at 30? 16:00 Speak Rock’s Grandfather and Childhood 17:05 Growing Up and Releasing Resentment 17:54 The Only Time Ramon Heard His Father Cry 21:09 Discipline Is Not Child Abuse 22:09 The Hamburger Video 23:36 What Happens When Parents Enable Disrespect? 28:04 The Closing Lesson for Parents Build Better Dads, Ramon Weatherall, Speak Rock, spanking children, should parents spank their children, spanking debate, parenting discipline, fatherhood advice, parenting boys, raising responsible children, child discipline, gentle parenting debate, parenting without spanking, consequences for children, fathers and sons, Black fatherhood, involved fathers, parenting boundaries, parent versus friend, friend at 10 or friend at 30, communication with children, child accountability, respectful parenting, raising disciplined children, parenting podcast, fatherhood podcast, family leadership, breaking generational cycles, adult children and parents Support the show

  5. Aug 24 ·  Video

    Should Your Adult Child Pay Rent to Live

    # Should Your Adult Child Pay Rent to Live at Home? Should your adult child pay rent while living at home? The better question is whether your arrangement is helping them build independence—or helping them avoid it. In this video, we look beyond simply collecting rent. A few hundred dollars each month does not automatically prepare a grown child for life on their own. The goal should be to teach them how to budget, pay bills, save for their own place, and take responsibility for their future. You’ll learn: - Why charging rent by itself may not build independence - How living at home can become a launchpad instead of a comfort zone - Why saving toward an apartment or home may be more valuable than collecting money without a plan - How parents can teach budgeting, bills, and personal responsibility - The questions every parent should ask before deciding whether an adult child stays for free, pays rent, saves money, or moves out ## Chapters 00:00 Should your adult child pay rent? 00:05 The question parents should really ask 00:17 Why paying rent is not enough 00:32 Helping them save for their own home 00:38 Rent without responsibility 00:47 Preparing them for bills and independence 01:00 Helping versus enabling 01:15 The question parents must ask themselves 01:24 Free, rent, savings, or moving out? 01:47 Build Better Dads The goal is not merely to get money from your adult child. It is to help them become capable of supporting themselves. What arrangement do you believe best helps an adult child become independent? Share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to Build Better Dads for practical conversations about fatherhood, leadership, responsibility, and raising capable adults. #Fatherhood #ParentingAdultChildren #AdultChildren #ParentingAdvice #BuildBetterDads #FinancialResponsibility #Independence Support the show

  6. Aug 9 ·  Video

    I Became a Dad Without Knowing How to Be a Man..

    This episode explores the core lessons fathers want to pass on to their children, emphasizing the importance of intentional parenting and life skills. It highlights common themes like preparation for real-world challenges, financial literacy, patience, and meaningful conversations.  keywords fatherhood, parenting, life lessons, financial literacy, patience, communication, personal growth, generational change  key  topics Fathers' common concerns about their children's future The importance of teaching life skills like money, mechanics, and patience The role of conversations in fatherhood How to make children more prepared for life's challenges The concept of leaving a better next generation  takeaways Fathers are primarily concerned with preparing their children for real-world challenges. Meaningful conversations are more impactful than material gifts. Teaching patience and deferred gratification is crucial for children's development. Financial literacy is often neglected but essential for independence.  Every generation has the opportunity to improve on the previous one.  sound bites "You can't protect them forever" "Money and taxes are crucial life skills" "Conversations matter more than trips or gifts" Chapters 00:00 Introduction: What Fathers Really Want for Their Sons 02:02 The Common Fear: Preparing Sons for the Real World 04:00 Lessons on Money and Financial Literacy 05:26 The Importance of Mechanics and Practical Skills 06:51 Patience and Deferred Gratification 07:48 The Power of Conversations Over Material Gifts 08:46 Leaving a Better Next Generation 09:44 Your Personal Lessons and Next Steps Please like, subscribe, comment and share this video so we can reach more fathers, dads and parents to make the world a a change one Support the show

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 My father is a great man. He raised me. He was present. He was there.But there are 5 things about money he never taught me — and not because he didn't love me. Because nobody taught him either.In this video, I share the 5 money lessons my 89-year-old father never taught me, and the 5 lessons I'm teaching my son and daughter so the cycle stops in our family line.I killed $118,000 in debt without a six-figure salary. Most of that debt came from running my father's broken money playbook for 15 years before I knew it was broken.Working dads — if your father never sat you down and taught you about money, this video is for you. We were raised by good men who didn't know. The cycle doesn't break by accident. It breaks because one man in the family line decides he's tired of running the same playbook.Be that man.—THE 5 THINGS MY FATHER NEVER TAUGHT ME:1. How to invest2. How to budget3. How to defend a purchase4. The difference between calculated risk and hope5. That money is a tool — not a goal—THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:Write two lists.LIST 1: 5 things my father never taught me about moneyLIST 2: 5 things I'm going to teach my sonThat second list is your legacy.—WATCH NEXT:🎥 The video that started this channel — "The 10-Second Rule I Learned After Taking My 89-Year-Old Father to the Bank"["My 89 year Old Father at the Bank Taught Me Why Most Dads Stay Broke"}https://youtu.be/im_vb6E_Y7U🎥 The exact question that killed my $118K debt — "The 10-Second Rule That Stops Dads From Bleeding Money"[lThe 10-Second Rule I Learned After Taking My 89-Year-Old Father To The Bank]https://youtu.be/8IzCEe5TrWM