Young men opting out of society to play video games and focus on their hobbies are ... acting completely reasonable.
There are a lot of whiny articles recently about how men don't go to university at the same rate as young women, don't work as many hours as they used to, and in general participate less in society and rather play video games or something. This naturally comes at the expense of traditional life attainments such as working yourself to death, having an insanely expensive wedding, and being the sole provider for a family that will eventually kick you out.
Just a few examples:
Put a Ring on It? Millennial Couples Are in No Hurry
— New York Times
Why are millennials putting off marriage? Let me count the ways.
— Washington Post
Commitment-phobic men are the real reason women are having children later.
— The Spectator
Hookup culture isn’t the real problem facing singles today. It’s math.
— Washington Post
One-in-Four Millennials in their 30s Are Unmoored from the Institution of Family
— Institute for Family Studies
The lost boys: Video games more fun than growing up.
— The Globe and Mail
If you read through these articles, you will find that the theme is men bad because they refuse to play the social role written for them. It's mostly from the perspective of how this creates problems for women in the long run, but still that's the core of it.
Contrary to what these journalists would have you believe, I think these young men are acting completely rationally when opting out of this life script. There just aren't enough incentives to play this role, it is too risky and too exhausting, and I can personally see how one would derive way more satisfaction from hanging out with ones mates, playing video games, or being in a band. Young men don't owe society anything. We should just live and let live, and let people enjoy their lives in the way they want to, instead of judging them.
Edit:
If you want to wander off further into cringetopia, make sure to check this out:
Marriage makes men better: The economic benefits of settling down.
— Mercatornet
How Science Explains The Common Man's Fear Of Settling Down In Love
— Elite Daily
It’s What He Does Online That Matters Most: Gaming, Porn, and Relationship Quality
— Institute for Family Studies
The share of Americans not having sex has reached a record high.
— Washington Post
America’s sex recession could lead to an economic depression.
— CNBC
Edit:
Thank you all very much for the positive feedback and the support here! I'm really glad to see that we, both men and women, can actually have a productive and civil discussion, and that men are there to stand up for each other. Also, thanks for all the awards, never had that before!!