Let’s Talk About ‘Real Men’

It’s recently been brought to my attention that real men don’t have man buns. So let’s talk about what a real man looks like.

A real man:

Cooks dinner for his family

Helps his daughters with homework

Cleans the house

Lets his daughters paint his toenails 

Does pickup and drop off

Brushes his daughters’ hair

Is involved with his school’s PTSA

Talks about his emotions 

Teaches his daughters to be open with their feelings

Nurtures instead of disciplines 

Teaches his daughters to work on cars

Wears pink, purple, or any color he like

Knows how to sew

Teaches acceptance

Plays Barbies with his daughters

Asks for directions when he needs them

Takes care of family members

Is not selfish

Does laundry

Is a source of emotional support

Reads and follows instructions

Admits when he’s wrong

Takes responsibility

Doesn’t tear others down

A real man stands up for his community. He recognizes bullying and speaks out against it. He doesn’t participate in a veiled attempt to make himself feel better about the outcomes of his poor decisions or personal failures. He sees past the rhetoric and does what is right for his family, friends, and community. 

A real man supports the educators who invest their life into our children. He works with them to help raise the next generation to be positive contributors to society, not tear them down based on political, religious, and personal agendas. He understands the need to foster meaningful discussion, work together, and make decisions that benefit the entire community.