John Katz believes that in order for boys to become men they must learn how to be boys, first. John Katz states that there is a specific set of “rules” that all boys must automatically follow from a young age. For instance, the rules stated in the text are about hiding your sensitivity and emotions away. If a boy discusses his feelings, fears or problems he is called a “nerd.” The text implies that in order to be a “man” you must be independent and strong.
Personally, I agree with Jon Katz’s analysis on how boys are brought up. Although I will never know how boys/men truly think, I have a better understanding of it, after reading the text. I believe that at a young age both girls and boys’ past events contribute to their current beliefs. …show more content…
I also agree that they lack "sensitivity" (19). I don’t think that it’s a man’s fault for lacking sensitivity, I believe that depending on the way you were brought up, your mind set differs. Some boys are very intact with their emotions, while others have a hard time showing empathy. I think that Jon Katz accurately described the reasoning behind men’s behavior. Katz provided several examples that described how a boy becomes a man. Essentially, a man’s mindset and personality depends on their past experiences that shaped them into the person they are …show more content…
According to Katz, men sometimes learn such new kinds of behavior that are different from their younger self. According to the text it is stated that, "Some men get shocked into sensitivty-when they lose their jobs, their wives, or their lovers. Others learn it though a strong marriage, or through their own children” (19). I believe that some men don’t feel emotional until they reach a hardship or an exhilarating moment. Certain experiences can trigger sensitivity in men which is why men don’t endure it until later on in their
Personally, I agree with Jon Katz’s analysis on how boys are brought up. Although I will never know how boys/men truly think, I have a better understanding of it, after reading the text. I believe that at a young age both girls and boys’ past events contribute to their current beliefs. …show more content…
I also agree that they lack "sensitivity" (19). I don’t think that it’s a man’s fault for lacking sensitivity, I believe that depending on the way you were brought up, your mind set differs. Some boys are very intact with their emotions, while others have a hard time showing empathy. I think that Jon Katz accurately described the reasoning behind men’s behavior. Katz provided several examples that described how a boy becomes a man. Essentially, a man’s mindset and personality depends on their past experiences that shaped them into the person they are …show more content…
According to Katz, men sometimes learn such new kinds of behavior that are different from their younger self. According to the text it is stated that, "Some men get shocked into sensitivty-when they lose their jobs, their wives, or their lovers. Others learn it though a strong marriage, or through their own children” (19). I believe that some men don’t feel emotional until they reach a hardship or an exhilarating moment. Certain experiences can trigger sensitivity in men which is why men don’t endure it until later on in their