2Rocky
Master Don Juan
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BE, as a father to three girls, I've felt that it was my role that they are not helpless in adult tasks. Not that I expect them to DO all the traditionally male tasks, but to be able to if needed. How to know if a mechanic is bull****ting her, to be able to buy the right parts in town if needed, how to use a rifle or pistol safely. I also expect them to be able to clean up and be "ladylike" in social settings.
I think that as they choose their mates they will be able to recognize a man who is capable and a good leader....Unless the old saying is true that they will look for someone who is the opposite of their father. My oldest, has picked a guy who is very much like I was as a 20 year old...we don't have a good relationship.
I do know in my youth I was taught to defer to the woman and "be a nice guy". Second time around I realized I can still be a nice guy but be firm with my desires and choices. I think it is important that a mother foster the attitude in her son that he will need to be an independent thinker and not a) coddle him and baby him and b) not be overruling and domineering.
I think that as they choose their mates they will be able to recognize a man who is capable and a good leader....Unless the old saying is true that they will look for someone who is the opposite of their father. My oldest, has picked a guy who is very much like I was as a 20 year old...we don't have a good relationship.
I do know in my youth I was taught to defer to the woman and "be a nice guy". Second time around I realized I can still be a nice guy but be firm with my desires and choices. I think it is important that a mother foster the attitude in her son that he will need to be an independent thinker and not a) coddle him and baby him and b) not be overruling and domineering.