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Edited by Britton:
3/31/2015 12:07:35 AM
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Why manliness is important. (Updated)
Many men today feel adrift and have lost the confidence, focus, skills, and virtues that men of the past embodied. In an increasingly androgynous society, modern men are confused about their role and what it means to be an honorable, well-rounded man.
The causes of this male malaise are many, from the cultural to the technological. One factor is simply the lack of direction offered men in the popular culture.
[b] “Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.” [/b] -Lewis Mumford
Men need role models, and like many men, mine was my grandfather. He's a great shot with a gun, a hard worker, a good outdoorsman, and a general stand-up guy.
Manliness is more than just being a tough guy. Its being a respectable man, and a well rounded individual. You'll find all aspects of your life improved by not only learning to be a good man, but putting it to practice and constantly striving to improve.
To all you young men reading this I urge you to find a positive male role model. Learn the importance of your word, the value of hard work, how to take care of yourself, as well as basic life and outdoor skills. You'll find you only benefit in the long run.
[url=http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/05/16/what-is-manliness/]This[/url] goes over almost exactly the point of this OP, as well as what i agree that manliness is .
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1 ReplyI enjoyed your post.... more so the role model part and less on the manliness (but damn, I do like some manliness though). Anyway, I think younger people need better role models these days... I hate seeing people who don't care how they act around their children and who curse at them and whatnot. It really bothers me. Children look up to their parents. I once saw a woman at the mall yell "get off the -blam!-ing ground" to her toddler! He was barely walking! She was just dragging him around like a rag doll. I also don't understand parents who let their children play M rated games. I know a guy who lets his 6 year-old play GTA. I just don't understand it. Do they just not care? I like to think my parents taught me well. They taught me manners, how to be a lady, kindness to others, to be grateful for what I have, be respectful.... it just seems like none of the younger people have any of that these days...
