[Gefreiter]

Perhaps a related observation is that there are very few men about these days. They're all "guys" or "dudes".

Guys and dudes don't have the responsibility, and authority, that men have.

[conservativeharleyguy]

Edward Abbey (somewhat of a leftist loon, but an astute observer of human nature nonetheless) said over 25 years ago that "The biggest problem with America is that there are too many guys, and not enough men".

I have adhered to that philosophy ever since reading that, and have striven to live my life as a Man, and not just "one of the guys".

IMO, the first real step to manhood is the acceptance of responsibility and accountability.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Perhaps a related observation is that there are very few men about these days. They're all "guys" or "dudes".

1) Men scare the hell out of feminists...and even real women who picked up some feminist thinking in college. A lot of "guys" become so because of cultural pressure to be non-threatening.

2) Embracing manhood is a big responsibility, and it takes work. Perpetual adolescence is a lot more fun - as long as your parents are willing to pay the bills.

3) Hollywood stopped holding up the Cary Grant types as role models a long time ago. Today we get Adam Sandler. ;)

[TexasKamaAina]

Perhaps a related observation is that there are very few men about these days. They're all "guys" or "dudes". Guys and dudes don't have the responsibility, and authority, that men have.

Couldn't agree more. I've told my daughters to look for men and stay away from guys.