I've worked since I can remember, my parents also worked and not much to go around as we were immigrants (1960)
Never finished high school, went into an apprenticeship (1968, typography) and have never been unemployed.
Had four daughters whom I never pushed on the amount of education they MUST have so they took their chosen path.
They always had a roof over their heads and food to eat, I helped them with car insurance (on my policy) . . .
They are now all married and families of their own and have their own homes and doing very well up to now.
We never had to attend a teacher's meeting and NEVER had law officer visit us because they had done something wrong.
I think I led by example, not words. I see them all at least once a week if not more.
They have never spoken back to me or their mother.
Hope they have the same luck with their kids.
Cliff, if your son can't help you then when he comes for dinner the plate may be empty!