Your actions far outweigh your words. I like your list. If your actions don't match your words it is for nothing. But, words matter just try not to lecture. Pick your times and battles. Sounds like you are on the right track though. I have tried to instill these things in my boys as well. We will see if it sticks.
One thing I've heard and try to practice is to not think "I'm raising kids". That is failure. I am guiding my kids into being responsible and honorable men. If they are kids when they leave our house then I've failed as a father. And when I say honorable men, I mean men that have earned the respect of those around them including me and my wife.
I like that perspective. Guiding, not raising. Simple but insightful.
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