In continuation of the 30 days of content for Men from The Moral Code. Guys share their thoughts on the actions of a man that shows up for his family.

Most men believe that being a good provider means only supporting a family financially.
A man should also contribute to the emotional, spiritual, physical and mental well-being of his family. A man that shows up his family is one who understands his role as a father, lover and friend.
A man that shows up for his family is a protector, this doesn't mean beating up the guy next door if he insults your wife. It means protecting her self-esteem and self-worth as well as your children's. A Leader -Get in the game and create what you want in your family
A teacher - He will lead by example and be a role model to his family
JOSEPH OKHIKU – Multi-media Professional based in Lagos. @joeywizzy

He has to do away with many of the old patriarchal way of life and do everything possible to make sure his home runs smoothly, than leaving so many things to the woman believing he only needs to provide.
A man who does some chores that has been allotted to women since the beginning of time is no stupid man, he knows the benefit of doing those for his home and such a man should be celebrated.
OGAGA AYANWUNMI MICHAEL – A Blogger and IT Professional

Actions that portray that a man owns up to his family are numerous but the most vocal include the following whose inaction can term one as not fully responsible. He should be and act as the head, be a provider within his means, be protective to the safety and being of all. Be a leader and an inspiration to the family. Also be a teacher both in worldly and spiritually matters.
MUSTAPHA DALHATU – A Customer Care Rep. A Husband & a Father.

Responsibility is such an amazing concept. It is broad. Its also specific. It is relative too. But among its variety of expression, I’d like to believe that it is a deliberately learned virtue. It then goes to say that nobody is responsible at conception, rather you BECOME responsible – that’s a process.
Let’s be responsible men. Let’s be men indeed. Men that won’t eschew good counsel; men that won’t let the home front down; men that uphold integrity and honesty; men of virtue and righteousness; men that fear God; men of valour and decent charisma; men that won’t molest women; Paragons of goodness to their children; men who won’t marry a woman and not take care of her. A RESPONSIBLE MAN!
OLISA BASIL NNODIM – IT and Multi-Media Professional.

The man that shows up for his family is seen to be responsible and also hard working, he’s always there trying to meet their daily needs. Looks out for the family's wellbeing and always defends his family against any negative external force.
DANJUMA IDACHABA – A Media and Communications Professional based in Abuja.

35% time spent on the man’s growth & development ought to be shared between himself, his family and his friendships. Certainly, as a man, your immediate family should be your priority while keeping an equal balance with your origin family.
one of the best ways is to look at improving them according to what we all know as the “Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs”. Thus, just like himself, regardless of the person in the family, the question is ‘where are they physiology-wise, safety-wise, belonging-wise, esteem-wise and self-actualisation-wise’ (in that order)? If you really want to show up for them, the resource (money, energy and time) they spend on their family should improve the members in the five realms of the Maslow’s Hierarchy. I urge men to study the various elements within each of the five realms in order to better understand the angle to show up for their family members.
BELLO TONGO – CEO of Tongston Holdings. Passionate about entrepreneurship.

Men can use their skills, knowledge and wisdom to be great brothers, fathers and husbands. To be successful as a man, you have to be a good provider, protector, leader, and teacher. These are all privileges that come along with responsibilities. Being a provider entails supporting your family not just financially but also to be able to contribute to your family’s mental well-being, spirituality and emotional balance.
A PROTECTOR: This means protecting your family’s self-esteem and self-worth. It can also mean protecting your way of life and guarding against any threats
A LEADER: This means taking the lead and initiative to provide solutions and solve problems. This also applies to creating what you want in your family instead of whining about your family situation and blaming it on your wife or family.
A TEACHER: Children look up to both parents as role models and become who they are because of their advice and support. In particular, the father can pass on his knowledge and values to his children, making sure the things he believes are important are carried on to the next generation
SULTAN KAMAL ABDULAZEEZ – A Civil Servant, Basketballer, and passionate about values and uprightness in society. He writes #minutesbeforemidnight

A man that shows up for his family first and foremost has good foresight to envisage a problem even before they happen. Standing up for the family not just the ones they have created, trying to defend their fathers name or image or their mother's name or image or the family. If a child is still under the control of his or her parents, it is not optional for such a man to stand up for the child or not, it is a given, he must, it is a responsibility
GIDYON LOFTY AMPKITAN – Is a Multi-Media Specialist based in Abuja

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