Being a protector

First off, this is in response to a video about men needing to be protectors.

I can definitely say that, as a man, I do feel a strong desire to protect my family and loved ones. I do think that comes to us from the culture and society we’re raised in.

I’d argue, though, that men don’t need toxic or dangerous men to satisfy this desire. I felt protective when my son was being bullied by a young girl who would knock him down every day on his way home from school. I feel protective of my family against ANY threat.

It’s absolutely true that other MEN are the most likely, most common predator that we need to protect our families from. At least, the one we are likely to encounter in our day to day lives.

I don’t think it’s enough to just defend our loved ones on a one-on-one basis. We absolutely need to do everything we can to change the culture that creates those dangerous men in the first place. We need to speak out and be vocal about healthy masculinity to create a healthier environment to raise our families in. That’s the best way for men to protect our loved ones.