KJ Eastwick
Slightly crazy writer and passionate educator for those who struggle
These are the men
We focus too much on the negatives.
We focus too much on the bad.
1 in 4 men are bastards.
By definition, 3 in 4 are not.
I have a son,
bombarded every day
by media portraits of bastards.
But most men, the men I live with,
the men I work with,
the men I know well
These men are good and kind.
These are the men we should be showing
These are the men we should be modelling.
These are the men that will stand by their loved ones, year after year.
These are the men who play with their children
These are the men who know how to work
These are the men who hold you when you need it
These are the men who do what is right.
These are the men who should be roll modelled
These are the men who make mistakes
These are the men who laugh with their children
These are the men who make dinner each night
These are the men that turn up to performances
No matter how tired, no matter how time poor.
These are the men, the majority.
These are the men that we should show our teens.
These are the men that they should strive to be
Are these men perfect?
No, nor are we, and that’s fine. Just know
these are the men.
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KJ Eastwick 
Nicely said. As usual the media plays ‘up’ the bad in society (yes, there are men who are sexual predators and/or abusers and/or ‘deadbeat dads’ but the majority are NOT); those who are exemplary members of society (or just ‘normal’ people leading ‘normal’ lives) get ignored. I don’t disagree with those who say the wrongdoers should be brought to justice, but don’t lump all men into the same basket!
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So glad to know others agree
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