Let’s Teach Our Boys To Be Men

What is the deal with some young men today? They seem so intimidated by the female species. I’ve witnessed handsome, intelligent, and witty young men shutter at the thought of pursuing a young lady who interests them.

What’s the deal? Is it the young ladies? Are we not teaching our daughters to be gracious?

Or is it the young men? Are we not teaching them to step up and be men?

Maybe it is a little of both.

I remember the first time a boy called my daughter. She was in the 7^th grade. The young man nervously told her he was going down a list from school, so he called her. And her response was, “Did you call Ashley because her name was before mine?” Oh my, I realized she needed a lesson in being a bit more gracious with the boys.

I also recollect a conversation with my son regarding a girl who really caught his attention. “Go after her,” I told him, “pursue her, and win her over.” He responded with confidence, “I know. I got this, Mom.” Fast forward, he’s married now.

Young men, if a special young lady has caught your eye, go after her, pursue her, and step up! If she turns you down, move on…but if she responds positively, you may win your princess for life. It’s worth a try, don’t you think?

Moms, let’s teach our boys to step up and be valiant men. Let’s teach them to be men who women would be happy to stand beside, men who are kind and sensitive to women, men who go first and clear the way. Teach them to be men that aren’t dependent on Mommy, but real men who stand on their own morals and convictions. Men that are gentlemen!

Moms, let’s teach our daughters to build men up. Let’s do that first by example, building our own men up and not cutting them down.

Young men, don’t be afraid to step it up!

And for all those young ladies out there, be gracious to the young men who find you worth pursuing. Even if the feelings are not mutual, at least acknowledge that they have good taste.