As a little girl, I looked up to my dad so much.

I was the youngest of four, but I can remember being scared of the dark, and I ran into my parents' bedroom.

And I would snuggle in between my mom and dad.

And I remember my dad would put his arm around me and I would feel so protected.

And then my little head would move into his rib and I could feel and hear his heartbeat.

And I felt so cared for and protected. I loved my mom. I had a great relationship with my mom.

But there is something about my dad that made me feel

safe. And I always wanted his attention. I wanted to be seen by him because he was so important to

me. Welcome to family life today where we want to help you pursue the relationships that matter most.

I'm Dave Wilson.

And I'm Ann Wilson, and you can find us at FamilyLife Today.com.

This is Family Life Today.

You know, we've been talking for the last couple days about sort of toxic masculinity,

and we've got Nancy back who's declared war on toxic masculinity.

Nancy Percy is back in the studio, and I'm joking, but the title of your book is The Toxic War on

masculinity, and in a sense,

you have a fiery spirit in you, college professor, and man, you've delved into this,

you've got boys. We've talked about the journey men have been through from the colonial age to

Industrial Revolution. Well, let me say this too, Nancy. Am I right in saying, as you've have been through from the colonial age to industrial revolution.

Well, let me say this too, Nancy.

Am I right in saying, as you've seen the culture defining and bashing men and who they are and how they're so toxic, did you feel like, wait a minute?

I feel like you've said that.

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