Saving Lost Masculinity: Finding the "Pa" Type Man and Rebuilding Family Guardian Power

The increasing prevalence of asexuality and the growing number of young men suffering from sexual dysfunction and sperm abnormalities raise questions about their future impact on Japan. Undoubtedly, the most significant impact will be on the declining birth rate. According to population statistics from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the combined birth rate for 2003 and 2004 was a record low of 1.29 births.

Japan is facing a worsening problem of declining birthrates and an aging population. The reason for this is that women are choosing not to have more children. And for some reason, discussions about the declining birthrate always seem to begin with the premise that "the cause lies with women." Indeed, considering the issue from sociological, anthropological, political, and economic perspectives reveals many different problems and causes.

However, I believe the most fundamental problem is actually quite simple: Japanese men have become weak, extremely weak, and this is the biggest reason for the declining birthrate and aging population. The birth of new life and the continuation of one's race to the next generation is indeed the most fundamental meaning of existence as a biological being. More and more Japanese people are unable to fulfill this task, and the reason for this is probably because men have become weaker, and the genes capable of satisfying female instincts have decreased.

Regarding the issues of declining birthrates and an aging population, some argue, "Japan, despite being a small island nation, has too large a population; reducing it a bit would be just right." This view is fundamentally flawed. A decrease in population size is the greatest crisis for any species or race, because quantity represents energy. The generation born during Japan's post-war baby boom, known as the "baby boomer generation," exerted tremendous influence on the economy and politics during their formative years.

Conversely, the fewer people there are, the weaker their energy becomes. The worst-case scenario for this population decline is the extinction of the Japanese people. Of course, extinction is just the worst-case scenario, but if Japan's population continues to decrease at this rate, the nation's energy will clearly weaken and decline significantly. I believe there is only one way to prevent this: women must continuously train men to be stronger.

Men and women are equal, but their roles differ. For the vast majority of human history spanning millions of years, men were responsible for hunting and supporting their families, while women were responsible for bearing children. Importantly, although the tasks assigned to the sexes differed, both men and women had a clear understanding of this and respected each other's roles and positions. However, this is severely lacking in today's society. I believe this is the main reason for the deterioration of gender relations.

Men, in particular, face a host of problems. Women can continue living as they are, but men must make a considerable effort to change. Therefore, women need to constantly tell men, "I'm counting on you," to motivate them to strive harder. A man's instinct is to be respected, and the more a woman relies on him, the more he can work tirelessly – that's just how men are.

Furthermore, it seems that more and more young men lately prefer to be protected rather than protect others. You absolutely should not choose this kind of man as your partner. Some women may like this type of man because he "evokes their maternal instincts" or "is excessively gentle," but a man who only knows how to "want to be protected" will absolutely not bring happiness to a woman.

If you absolutely love men who "evoke maternal instincts" and "make you feel gentle," then you should definitely choose a man with "Pa" characteristics. Even if someone is usually absent-minded or childish, a man who can stand up and protect women in times of emergency-that's a man with "Pa."

Let me explain what "Pa" actually means. In Latin and German, "father" is "Pater," while in English, "grandfather" is "Paternal grandfather." The initial "Pa" means "to protect," "to shelter," or "to set an example." For example, words like "Patron" (patron), "Patrol" (patrol), and "Pattern" fully express the meaning and atmosphere of the etymology of "Pa."

Males are inherently weaker than females, both physically and psychologically. Compared to males who seem to finish their task after mating, females must undertake the crucial tasks of pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and raising offspring-all vital for nurturing and protecting life. Therefore, nature naturally molds females to be stronger. However, humans, who evolved from gorillas, established and have long maintained a patriarchal society. The father is the head of the family; in primitive times, he was responsible for hunting for food, fighting off enemies, and protecting the family.

While men are biologically weaker, they have a mission to protect their wives, children, or loved ones in human society, and they establish their sense of purpose by fulfilling these tasks. Therefore, when a man hears his wife or lover say that he is "reliable" or "trustworthy," he will instinctively feel extremely happy.

He may appear gentle and considerate on the surface, but deep down he possesses a protective and guiding spirit towards women. This kind of man with "Pa" (a concept in Chinese astrology) is the kind of partner women should seek. Moreover, this is the best path to happiness for both men and women. Furthermore, I believe that reviving "Pa" can definitely help solve the problem of declining birth rates.