221 – The Conversation Is Critical, And It’s Up To You!

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On this show we talk about things that have to do with the act of being a man.  The character of men.  We talk about the role men have and the responsibility that comes along with it.  The reason we do this, is because someone has to.  I think one of the problems of our society is that somewhere along the line people in general just stopped talking about what manhood means.  So, that’s one of the things we do here. Before the modern era, before people were so busy and so engrossed in technology I think it was a more regular part of the conversation.  Sons grew up in their fathers shadows with uncles and neighbors and other male members of the community all around them, having conversations with them.  The expectations of becoming a man were clear, and spoken, and demonstrated.  In those days a boy looked forward to becoming a man and being a contributing member of the community.  He looked forward with great anticipation to being recognized and regarded as a fellow man in the tribe.  Like I said though, somewhere along the line in the past hundred years I think people in general just stopped talking about it as much. Nowadays Dads are too busy.  Uncles and neighbors are also busy, and not a constant presence in a boy’s life.  Much of a day’s time is spent with everyone starring at the...