{"id":316,"date":"2011-05-28T12:44:09","date_gmt":"2011-05-28T19:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/laurarothafel.com\/?p=316"},"modified":"2011-09-09T06:55:38","modified_gmt":"2011-09-09T13:55:38","slug":"the-value-of-men","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laurarothafel.com\/?p=316","title":{"rendered":"The Value of Men"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is early Mother\u2019s Day<\/strong> morning and I have decided to change the article I am to submit tomorrow. I was thinking about my children and Mother\u2019s Day. Then I thought about my husband…which led me to thinking about how we all fit together.<\/p>\n

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I have been accused of \u201cmale bashing\u201d especially when it comes to my humor and for this I apologize. \u00a0Not that I laugh, but for the perception. \u00a0Most recently a story on the news caught my attention. A 43 year-old man bought a pet alligator 5 years ago to use as a \u201cchick magnet.\u201d\u00a0 He is still single. \u00a0\u00a0Need I say More?<\/p>\n

Sometimes, inspiration just comes to us when we least expect it. \u00a0As you read this, Mother\u2019s Day is long gone, Memorial Day has just passed and Father\u2019s Day is fast approaching. Let this serve as a public acknowledgement of appreciation for what I have learned from some of my male friends, colleagues, mentors and family members.<\/p>\n

Allow me to share-<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As an adult, watching the differences between little boys and girls convinced me that we are internally different. Men and Women think, socialize, play and even forgive differently. This is an ongoing process throughout life. You know this is true.<\/p>\n

The majority of my business mentors have been male. \u00a0This has been important in my professional and personal growth. \u00a0They have helped to train my logic and gain control of my emotions in certain circumstances. \u00a0They have been cheerleaders and provided encouragement when needed. \u00a0They are solution focused and want to fix the problem. \u00a0Women often need to process and talk about about the problem over and over again (not bad – reduces stress) but they also need a gentle reminder to move on and take action if possible. \u00a0I have learned from them that sometimes saying less has value… it leaves time for thought.<\/p>\n

Physical..<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Men have the role as warrior or protector of women and children. \u00a0While I am sure we know plenty of strong \u201ckick-butt\u201d women, it is nice to know that I personally don\u2019t have to be that way all the time. \u00a0Let\u2019s face it the majority of our public service protectors and husbands are male. With my age there has come an acceptance that men are physically bigger and stronger and for that I am grateful.<\/p>\n

They tend to be more physical even in their play! Although, women are beginning to learn from men about physical activity! Too often women shop, and men golf or ski!<\/p>\n

Social<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Men gather and are content to watch a ball game together without having to entertain each other. \u00a0Women need to accept that a father and son can feel connected by watching a ball game or working on a car together. Because there isn\u2019t much verbal communication women often think there is something wrong or missing. \u00a0\u00a0Think about times in your life when there was a feeling of contentment and positive energy just knowing someone you care about was in the same room without a single word being said.<\/p>\n

Men forgive more easily. They tend to move on. \u00a0Notice in sports they compete, engage in \u00a0aggressive sport behavior, then game over and they are friends! They get over \u201cstuff\u201d much quicker than most of us women types. \u00a0Also, they tend not to engage in destructive gossip which is a great trait.<\/p>\n

Fathers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Men are extremely important in a child\u2019s development. \u00a0I so appreciate the parental partnership. \u00a0The role of fathers has been changing and what a gift. \u00a0Dad\u2019s are becoming more involved in the day to day care of children. \u00a0They carpool, attend sporting activities, change diapers, help with homework, grocery shopping and dinner! \u00a0They show their daughters how they should be treated by the future men in their lives and their sons how to be a good mate.<\/p>\n

Father\u2019s Day is just a reminder of what we should do everyday. \u00a0We should honor the people who teach, guide, protect and love us on a daily basis. \u00a0Special thanks to my handsome husband and my dad.<\/p>\n

I may have to laugh at the occasional idiot but how different is that from \u201cblond jokes\u201d?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Happy Father\u2019s Day!!!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you have a topic or question you would like addressed please email me at:
\nlaurarothafel@gmail.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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