Tip for Raising a Lefty

I don't know how it happened, but we had two left-handed sons. This created some awkward teaching moments when they were growing up.

One of those came while trying to teach Travis to tie a tie. I had him stand beside me to mimic every action I took. But it was so hard for him. I couldn't understand why he was struggling so much.

Then it hit me that he was left-handed and I am right-handed. No wonder he struggled.

Amazingly, an idea hit me. I had him stand facing me. Then, I said, "Do what I do!"  For him, it was like looking in a mirror. He mastered the art of tying a tie in a matter of minutes.