Boys need the example of men to become men. Good men had other good men mentoring them. Weak men had other weak men mentoring them. Strong men had other strong men mentoring them. Evil men...well you know. Let's test the theory. Who was your mentor? Who was the most influential person in your life? - Coaches - Teachers - Religious leaders - Father - Grandfather - Older brother - Business/Military leaders - (My wife and mother were not mentors but they definitely influenced who I am and how I act...never forget them but let's go back to the idea of strong men needing an example to follow from other strong men.)