How do we get more men into teaching?

[kemanpana]

The stats are clear and obvious. Not enough men are becoming teachers. With the ongoing breakdown of the family unit, children need strong male role models in their lives beyond just the PE teacher. We all know boys benefit from seeing a reliable working man in their lives. Girls benefit too.

The question is: Why aren't more men becoming teachers and how can we fix this situation?

Note: I'll make the obvious caveats that both men and women can be excellent teachers. Both genders can also be hopeless teachers. It's the individuals that count.