In this I know they do. We are an exceptionally close family, and we homeschooled and our friends are mostly mutual. Their father died young and they grew up fast.
I’m sure there have been instances where they don’t listen, but we always were a family of “sitters and talkers”.
They are strong conservatives, strong Christians and hard workers. My oldest has held a job since he was 12.
But the real giveaway is to see them lecturing their friends on the things we’ve discussed over the years. I tend to, instead of laying down rules on such things, spend time going over the reasons why certain things are wise, and certain things not. And when they watch people they know fall into traps on these things, that’s the strongest lesson of all.
You sound like a wonderful family. I know you love them deeply for that is the post of a proud and loving mother.
I am proud to say my sons are just like you described yours.
Their dad went to Heaven and left me a alone after 48 years and they are what ever mother would want sons to be.
God bless you and your family.