Playground and "Manliness"

No matter which part of the world you are living in, men tend to behave pretty similarly. And to satisfy those keyboard warriors, yes, there are always exceptions. I don't know if there are any studies that were done but it will be interesting to see if there are significant differences between men that played in playgrounds (or just play in general) versus men that didn't. Also, maybe a study in adult men that still play/active versus that don't.

America has a shooting culture. Americans have a lack of playgrounds. While these two might not be directly related, I have a feeling that the lack of activities make men unstable and shooting is just one outlet that they choose. In America (and other parts of the world), guns are a symbol of manhood. It triggers (no pun intended) the nostalgia of your manly great-grandfathers charging headfirst into war. I also think that is one of the reasons guys like Andrew Tate gets so many followers :'(  
Now, what do all these have to do with playgrounds? Well, men (and women) need to be active to keep their hormones balanced. But even more important than that, playing teaches men how to react to spontaneous situations, assess the importance of a situation, and interact relevantly with others.

Most of my male friends that play any sports or engage in group play with other men tend to be cautious of their strength around kids and women. I don't necessarily mean that men who play sports are kinder, but they simply are aware of the fact how they can appear threatening. And at least among my friend group, I can see a very distinct difference between men who are active in sports versus men that aren't (even without knowing beforehand). Men that don't engage in activities with other men tend to put up a facade of what they think other men will find manly. It is not an attraction thing; it's an acknowledgement thing. For example, if a conventional manly man walks into the room, some men will try to talk with a deeper voice (or project their voice more loudly). Sure, it's in all of us - that primal dominance character, but it can be seen more clearly in men who engage in very few activities with other men.

This constant maintenance of facade can get tiring very quickly. It can be overwhelming and when we are overwhelmed, emotions tend to become unstable. And this instability can make men lash out aggressively.

Case in point - we need a good community where men can do activities together. A good "band of brothers" keep other men's behavior in check.