Every morning, on my way to work, I notice a shopkeeper from the neighbourhood dropping a woman off nearby. One day, out of curiosity, I asked him who she was. He replied that she was his sister, who worked as a schoolteacher. Knowing that he worked long hours, I casually asked when he usually closed his shop. His answer surprised me: "Around 3 am."

Yet, every morning, at approximately 7:20 am, he was there to drop his sister off at work.

For a moment, I was speechless. Here was a man who barely had time to rest, yet made sure his sister reached her workplace safely. What struck me even more was his reaction when I appreciated his efforts. His face lit up. A simple acknowledgment seemed to mean more to him than I had imagined.

That encounter stayed with me. It reminded me how many sacrifices men make for their families without seeking recognition. Sometimes, even a few words of appreciation can reveal how rarely their efforts are acknowledged.

In our society, the pressure to provide begins early. By adolescence, boys are often reminded that they must........

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