What Does Being a Man Really Mean?

What is a man? I pondered this question on my way home last night and began to think about the many definitions of a man. So I decided to ask all of you what was your definition of a man? We all know to many boys living in mens bodies and some of us are raising boys that we hope grow into men but what does that really mean, "Grow into men?" For me a man is someone who has the courage to do what needs to be done whether it scares him or not. He takes care of his responsibilities and is willing to step up to help take care of others when it's not his responsibility to do so. He is courageous enough to express his soft side around anyone even though some times society may say it's not cool. Real men learn how to do housework so that they can carry their weight in the family. This makes them great role models for the generations to come. They except responsibility for their actions and apologizes when their wrong. They except change and welcomes it because they understand that we all must evolve to become the people we are meant to be. And finally a true man takes care of himself instead of expecting others to take care of him. He is independent, self sufficient, courageous, strong and selfless.