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1001 rules for my unborn son

Rules for My Unborn Son started simply as a way to preserve the lessons my late father had taught me growing up

What began as a private project (the author has no children - yet) now attracts readers from all over the world.

"Rules for My Unborn Son started simply as a way to preserve the lessons my late father had taught me growing up," said Walker Lamond, the 33-year-old filmmaker behind the blog.”I hoped to have a son of my own one day. Of course, the list needed a bit of updating. My father's sartorial advice was impeccable, but he didn't have much to offer on internet etiquette."

A few of our favourite ‘rules’ include:

• If you've made your point, stop talking
• Spend time with your mother; she's cooler than you think
• Give credit. Take the blame
• Don’t underestimate your fertility
• Keep a copy of your letters; it makes it easier on your biographer
• If you are tempted to wear a cowboy hat, resist
• Don’t rush, no coffee until you are 16
• Until you are a doctor, never answer your phone at the table
• Smile at pretty girls
• Let napping Dads lie

Check out the rest (but be prepared to lose half an hour or so!)