Monday, March 25, 2013

What is the definiton of a good man?

Women have very interesting views and opinions on men.  The most popular response from a majority of women when asked to  describe a good single man is, " A man who knows how to treat a lady, has a decent vocabulary, knows how to dress and knows his way on a dance floor". The problem is that answer couldn't be more vague.  Back to the question how would you describe a good man?  There is no one answer because there are so many categories that must be considered.  The teenager or young adult, the young and or seasoned bachelor, the single father, the married man, and most important the family man.  In my opinion a married man with children is the most important because if he is a good man, he is mentoring and educating future good men.   I am a father of young and teenage boys with a variety of questions.  My teenage son's are dating, and have questions about dating, love, and of course sex.  I am so proud of my son because he came to me and wanted to talk because he believes he is in love.  I share my past experiences with them both good and bad. We discuss my past mistakes, and explain what led me to those situations and what I would do differently. I invite everyone interested in adding or commenting on my blog to join this discussion.  Including and also just as important, women interested in sharing their point of view. 

I started this blog because we are leaving our young men and women to learn on their own.  The continued demise of young entertainers and athletes confirms the need for intervention from experienced adults. To me it means there is an urgent need for us to share our experiences and pray they can supplement those needs with our offerings.