The article reflects on the author's journey as a father of two sons navigating the implications of toxic masculinity. He identifies three core tenets of toxic masculinity—strength, emotional suppression, and power—and expresses his commitment to counteract these by modeling positive behaviors. Rather than focusing solely on physical prowess, he emphasizes the value of perseverance. Additionally, he encourages emotional expression in his sons, allowing them to understand and articulate their feelings, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence in their character development.
I am trying to model good behavior for my sons so that they don't prioritize toxic values and learn the importance of perseverance over physical strength.
I learned there are three main beliefs of toxic masculinity: men should be strong, men should not be emotional, and men should be in power.
Instead of just celebrating physical strengths, I'm trying to teach my children that perseverance is more important... toughness can be better expressed through finding the will to keep moving forward.
I told them that while I was disappointed with losing my job, I was confident I could survive this difficult time.
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