From Backbone to Basement: The fall of Modern Men
Op-Ed Alexandria Noble Op-Ed Alexandria Noble

From Backbone to Basement: The fall of Modern Men

There was a time when men didn’t flinch. They worked hard, raised families, served their country, and did not ask for applause. They did not need therapy apps or TikTok advice to get through life. They had grit, faith, and a sense of duty. You look at men from the Greatest Generation, guys who stormed beaches in WWII, came home, built businesses, raised kids, and went to church every Sunday. That was masculinity with a backbone.

Fast forward to today, and what do we see? A generation of men glued to screens, afraid of commitment, unsure of their purpose. Masculinity is labeled “toxic,” and traditional male roles are mocked. You have got 30-year-olds living in their parents’ basements, more interested in video games than careers. Marriage rates are down, church attendance is down, and too many young men are more comfortable complaining than contributing.

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