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After thinking about this I think a lot of the traditional masculine values can be positive if defined the correct way. I'm sure any traditionally conservative men would say that Self Sufficiency is a valuable trait. But defining it as being able to cook, clean, change a diaper, etc it would be a more positive. Same with as a defender but define it as protecting minorities and those less fortunate instead of being able to kill a threat. These should be done and used
Totally agreed here. Paraphrasing a conversation my wife watched a video of a while back:
Traditionalist: "men should be supporting their family. If you're a stay at home dad, you're not a real man"
Guy being attacked: "I support my wife's professional aspirations, I support my kids' educations by being there to get them ready for school, by helping with homework, and by providing them with healthy home cooked food to support their physical and mental needs. I support them when they're sad, I support them when they're angry. I support their confidence by telling them how amazing they are. All you're doing is bringing home money, and that's a weak show of support"
Exactly. You're supporting your family is everyway