♥Be a man!!

I've come across an alarming number of slacking, whining, good-for-nothing men who seem to have lost the definition of what it mean to be a man. Let me rant for a minute, please. Know that this blog is not directed toward all men, but it is directed toward a few specific boys who needs to get their crap together and start taking care of their families.

First, good on ya for working to provide for your families- it's an important and vital role. Know that it just doesn't stop there. If you think that your responsibilities end with a pay check, you're sorely mistaken. If you're not employed, it's understandable, but get off your ass and do something else to help keep the house in order.

For those of you that are married and have children- you are half of those children, therefore you are required to put in half the effort to take care of them. This means: giving mama a break (and, please, don't wait until she is at her wit's end and threatening to burn the house down), changing a diaper or two, paying for insurance- little ones have accidents. It also means that you are to set a good example for them. You're married now; the days of bachelorhood have ended. You don't need to sit on the couch every day, all day watching football, basketball, hockey or whatever sport may seem more important than the attention of your family.

If you have done, are doing or are thinking of doing drugs to ease whatever burden that is on your mind. You deserve to be kicked to the street.

Calling your wife names does not make you better; in fact, it makes you weaker, smaller and that much more of an idiot.

If Peter Griffin is your role model, I suggest a frontal lobotomy.

I don't really know what happened to this generation of men, but they have really dropped the ball. You would balk at the amount of women I have talked to that are abandoned by their husbands/father of their children, today. Really? I mean, reallllly? I know, I know, both parties can be responsible for this decline (I have a whole 'nother blog about that. Just so you know). But, men, be the bigger person! Grow a set of balls and be the man you are needed to be! Like your mama told you, life isn't fair; you may have to work two jobs, give up your hobbies for a little while, or just be content with not spending money- IT'S LIFE. You're not the only one making sacrifices.

Husbands, love your wives like you love your own body; Daddies, treat your children with patience and tenderness. In the end, you will only win. This, I promise. If you make an effort, be a good man/husband/daddy/human being, your family will adore you for it and you will be happy despite any hardships you may face.