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Is your teenage son on the path to becoming a good man?

There are so many young men who have yet to feel as though they know if they’re becoming a man or not. It’s one of the most important questions a male tries to answer and learn throughout his life.

The definition of becoming a man is widely different to whom you are talking to. But I like to think a lot of teenage boys have similar ideas of what a man is.

If a parent is brave enough, they can ask their teenage son what he thinks being a man means or what a man should become and how they should act. This could be a great conversation between parent and son. The parent might be surprised at what their son says or you might find out that he is lost or unsure because he has yet had the chance to explore his ideas, feelings or feel initiated into manhood.

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A young man without meaning in life will likely become lonely and unhappy. He needs guidance to construct his own self and learn who he is. He needs to find a role in life, to find a purpose in life. Without a purpose or any guidance, teachings, or exploration, he will not know which path to take.

A young boy is likely to become lost...

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