What makes a man a "Man"?

[cp[mike]]

using "man" in quotes is just using a relative term to judge maturity. so are you asking what makes a Man a MAN (vs a woman), or at what point does a boy become a mature adult man?

and to the latter, its hard because its different for everybody and every person expresses maturity in some areas but not in others. but i think what really denotes somebody as a mature individual is if they posess the quality of being able to think about things before acting on them / saying them, and being able to assess your different options in difficult situations before making the best decision that is respectful of both yourself as well as the other people and things involved in (and effected by) your actions & words.

of course that is still a generalized "definition" which can be manifested in any infinite number of ways, but to me that seems to be the precursor to what most people consider "maturity" - a man being a "man," a person whos a good role model, somebody who does right by their friends, whatever.

[killin]

Here's my .02.

A real man:
Has a woman that he loves.
Cares for his family (wife, wife and kids eventually).
Would die for his country.
Earns his share, does not receive it.
Knows how to protect himself and family.
Doesn't need help.

I'm not a man yet, I'm a soon to be 19 year old boy.

This.

An addition to add about caring for his family, is also having family values.
Taking Risks to do better.
also having the common courtesy and or having the right priorities (Believe thats the correct word)

[Gemini]

in addition to everything(mostly) said, a man is someone that is proud to love harder than he can fight.

A man is someone that will do whatever needs to be done at whatever time to protect himself and his love ones.

A man is someone that will take responsibility for all of his actions even the bad ones.

A man is someone that will do whatever he has to provide for his family, all pride aside.

[92_CB7]

alright. this is my opinion. i think that any boy. that can take resposibility for his actions can be considered a man. and when i say take responsibilty for his actions i mean anything.. anything from not running from a pregnant girlfriend that was already stated. to something as small as admitting fault in a car accident. or not fighting a speeding ticket when he was really at fault. so any guy that can admit and take action about something he fucked up on. i will call a man no matter what your age. caus ei know guys that are retired that i still wouldnt call a man

[Dirty Harry]

green, you rang?

[vietkid_2006]

Man law? lol.

[JohnD1079]

A 'MAN' takes responsibility for his actions and the success or consequences that follow.

Best sentence in this thread soo far

[MikeW]

green, you rang?

/thread.

A MAN abides by the "Noshavember" law.

Quiet, you.

using "man" in quotes is just using a relative term to judge maturity. so are you asking what makes a Man a MAN (vs a woman), or at what point does a boy become a mature adult man?

and to the latter, its hard because its different for everybody and every person expresses maturity in some areas but not in others. but i think what really denotes somebody as a mature individual is if they posess the quality of being able to think about things before acting on them / saying them, and being able to assess your different options in difficult situations before making the best decision that is respectful of both yourself as well as the other people and things involved in (and effected by) your actions & words.

of course that is still a generalized "definition" which can be manifested in any infinite number of ways, but to me that seems to be the precursor to what most people consider "maturity" - a man being a "man," a person whos a good role model, somebody who does right by their friends, whatever.

Im not talking about scientific biology, physical/genetic "what makes a man", im talking about actions. Im talking about things that a Male Human specimen does in today's world and society that set him apart from the children.

What seperates the men from the boys, basically. Lol.

[Shadow1]

i fail by Turbomaxx's definition. i wouldnt die for this country. and no. im not sorry to say it. dont get me wrong. i respect the soldiers who do. but its just not me


i DO take care of my family
i DO love my woman and her kids
i DO take responsibility for my own actions
i DO treat everyone with the respect they deserve.
i DO try my utmost best to do everything i can for others.

[Bcozzi71]

hank williams jr tells you how to be a man

[J3wman]

The Big Lebowski: What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?
The Dude: Dude.
The Big Lebowski: Huh?
The Dude: Uhh... I don't know sir.
The Big Lebowski: Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost? Isn't that what makes a man?
The Dude: Hmmm... Sure, that and a pair of testicles.