Children grow up and learn manners at home and in school. These are some of the first steps to maturing. There is approval and love, as well as rules. Consistent development entails learning and following ‘normal’ behaviors and emotions. There is a period of testing limits and challenging norms of behavior and society, which transitions to acceptable social interaction.
As development progresses, some essential features are discovered and learned. Honesty is integral in both interactions with others, as well as self-assessment. Building upon honesty is trust, both of oneself and others, and includes the ability to be trusted.
As personality develops, the character becomes the summation of personality traits. Fairness, openness, consistency, empathy, faithful, and agreeableness are positive personality traits that becoming a man would emulate. Charity is part of the character and develops as a man develops self-confidence and empathy for others.
Becoming a man is a process that doesn’t happen suddenly but develops on building blocks, successes and failures, and interactions with others. We will delve into these topics as this blog develops.