In the latest installment of their One Word series, Cut Video asked boys and men between the ages of 5 and 50 to respond to the phrase "Be a man."
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Age 5: "Act tough."
Age 8: "Unafraid."
Age 11: "Awesome."
Age 15: "I feel like it's kinda sexist. When someone just says 'Be a man'...well, there are strong women as well."
Age 18: "Take responsibility."
Age 21: "Misleading. I've learned that being a man doesn't mean to shut out your feelings, it's to embrace them."
Age 24: "Someone who can be a hero to someone."
Age 27: "Remember your duty."
Age 34: "To stand up for what you believe in."
Age 38: "Overrated."
Age 43: "Silly."
Age 45: "Honest."
Age 50: "Trust your instincts. Be strong."
