Raised by single mothers with no father figure to guide them into manhood. They where born male but manhood is an achievement and is not inevitable, fathers are instrumental in that process. Mothers cannot guide a boy into manhood. It takes masculinity in their lives. Single mothers raise boys who never break their bond to her apron strings. Their are always exceptions, some boys latch on to external masculine influence and cut those apron strings with momma, and venture out to explore independence. The importance of Fathers are severely underrated, soy boys prove it.