Life of a Man
The five phases are as follows:
Boyhood (from birth to around age 11 or 12):
Only at this point in a man’s life is there a specific age range. Things like innocence, inventiveness, and adventure define boyhood. Boyhood is also the time when you are more likely than not to be a consumer. You are being taken care of by someone. Others take care of your needs including feeding, housing, and clothing. You are not expected to shoulder much responsibility.
Adolescence:
Simply put, this stage of manhood can be described as seeking adult advantages without adult responsibility. Adolescence is more of a state of mind than it is a certain age range. Due to this, some sociologists have hypothesized that our current age is one of prolonged adolescence that lasts until the middle of our thirties. Coddling mothers and uninvolved fathers are a surefire recipe for prolonged adolescence. Some have even asserted that middle class to upper middle class homes are particularly rife with adolescence. The most blatant example of adolescent conduct is seen in “men” who choose to cohabitate since it allows them to enjoy the benefits of a committed relationship without having to shoulder its burdens (of course, this is not always the case).
Adulthood:
This phase is best described as accepting responsibility. At this time, we can officially refer to this person as a man rather than just a male. They don’t apologise. Rather, they accept accountability. When a person assumes responsibility for their lives and the lives of those they have decided to devote to, they have matured into men (spouse, kids, etc). They work hard to get and hold employment, pay bills, and support the welfare of others. They are not characterized by a consumer attitude like boys were, but rather a mindset of a contributor. Others are given life by them.
Mentor:
Once you have a reputation for faithfully accepting responsibilities, other people will take notice and approach you to serve as their mentor.
Mentor has its roots in Greek mythology, when Odysseus needed someone to watch after his son Telemachus before he left for battle. Mentor, a more experienced, mature, and responsible man, was given that responsibility. Youth are concerned with the present. Mentors are interested in the future. Teenagers are unable to look beyond themselves. Mentors are people-oriented. For the benefit of others and society, mentors desire to multiply. You may tell a guy has stagnated or even reversed in their development as a man if they are too busy to regularly share meals and coffee with younger men.
Patriarchs:
The patriarchal period of a man’s life is the last. A person does not automatically become a patriarch because of their age. Oh no. No society needs more senior citizens. Patriarchs are necessary. A patriarch is someone who has invested in future generations for a period they will not live to see by using the odometer of their life as leverage. There should be a lengthy line of young men waiting to glean from you if you are 60 or older and holding court at the neighborhood diner.
