I’m old enough to remember when all young American men were inspired and motivated to work toward a fulfilling life and being the king of his even-if-humble castle through being a breadwinner, marrying, and raising a nice little family.
Same here, but the NEA/AFT and the Department of Education have now completed a multi-generational effort to marginalize and discourage straight males and the military under the current administration has driven out or away the same category. DEI is active to continue the marginalization.