2006-10-14 10:15:04 · 8 answers · asked by VirtuousWoman 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
A simple term I heard many year ago - "How can you be one if you can't see one".
Most women tend to raise their boys to not have the traits that they disliked in the men they have met. However they do not have ability to teach the good traits of manhood, such as knowing the difference between chivalry and chauvinism, the moderation of the testosterone effect, and the proper care and treatment of the women in their lives, be it mothers, sisters, friends, wives or daughters.
A boy needs a good (read that again - good) male role model in his life. This does not need to be the in-house male, it can be uncles, older male friends, coaches, grandfathers, or even organizations such as Big Brothers.
With the gender role changes that have occurred within the last 20 years, we barely know ourselves and our role in society. How could our sisters possibly handle the societal questions and situations that a young male will need coaching upon?
So, once again - How can you be one, if you can't see one?
2006-10-14 11:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by zdrgnslyr 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It may be confusing for the male, especially if the gender roles are not explained and enforced. He may adapt some of the characteristics of a female. Without a male influence/guidance or definition of his role as a male, he may view the female way as a norm for his lifestyle. This gender confusion may lead to him being less than traditionally masculine and more effeminate. This male may conform to the less aggressive side of his nature and assume a more sensitive posture. There is a likelihood of the male being more understanding of a female. It is also possible that he can be more attentive to her needs. This is likely because of the dominant female influence.
Hey zellparis, I don't think it is fair to call “him” a wuss. Being raised by women doesn’t make him any less of a man, he just gets the benefit of being raised with more female insights. Hopefully the male is raised with a clear understanding of society’s role for a man.
2006-10-14 10:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Grown Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dated a guy who was raised by his mother and his grandmother, with about 4 Aunts - no male figures around at all.
He was the most sensetive, nice, and sweet guy I've ever dated. But I'm not saying that's a good thing. He was more of a girl than I was -- which finally caused me to break up with him. He really didn't seem like a "MAN" at all - he couldn't stand up for himself and was too busy making sure that I was happy - I could walk all over him and he never said anything.
As appealing as that may sound, to be the one in control -- it really wasn't. It was annoying.
2006-10-14 10:38:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my little brother grew up as the youngest with five women in the house. He hasnt been affected in a bad way, if anything hes more understanding when you feel down or moody at that time of month. He also has a huge respect for women in general. we usedto worry when he was little especially when he would dress u in our clothes n stuff but hes fine.
2006-10-14 10:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by hot momma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He becomes weak, insecure and sets a poor example for his children while the female becomes bitter, harsh and angry. This is not the way a family should be, and no one in the household has any peace.
2006-10-14 14:58:39 · answer #5 · answered by Bethany 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
makes him more sensitive to a womens need s ,well to me
2006-10-14 10:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by sonny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Subdued and henpecked.
2006-10-14 10:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by tucksie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think they call that a wuss
2006-10-14 10:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋