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Why Sons Need Strong Male Role Models
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Society Needs Strong Men
Men matter a lot more than today’s society is willing to acknowledge. Despite this, many men feel threatened and dismissed.
How do I know? When I dedicated a whole hour of my program to men answering the question, “What has happened to real men?” many called in to share their stories.
There was a resounding sentiment that men are being emasculated and required to suppress their natural instincts. Today’s Deep Dive podcast, “Society Needs Strong Men,” highlights the important ways young males benefit from being raised with stability and strong role models.
It takes a strong man to turn a young male into a man
It’s hard for boys to do the right thing when they have a weak, male parent. Moms are wonderful, but boys need fathers. Strong fathers lay down the requirements and their expectations of their sons. It won’t take long for young boys to reflect those same behaviors. Listen to my conversation with Robbie, who was worried about her 14-year-old son wanting to live with his dad.
What boys can learn from male role models:
A man plans for his future and works toward building a foundation. A boy lives in the moment, looking to have fun whenever they can.
A man thinks about and reflects on the type of man he wants to be. He considers his values. Boys don't have moral compasses, values, or consistency.
A man has the integrity to say what he means, does what he says, and follows through. If he can't, he has the guts to tell you why. A boy just says what he needs to make others happy, without staying true to his word.
Listen to what our boys need today and how the investment pays off for us all.
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👨👦 Husbands Raise Boys To Be Strong
If you need a great example of a strong father figure, look no further than Amber’s email to me about her husband who took every opportunity to teach their boys about integrity and leadership.
👨🍼 It’s Time to Make a Big Fuss Over Dads!
Here’s a reminder that dads are so important in the lives of boys, girls, and happy wives. In this video, I read a beautiful email from a listener about the example her father set for their family.
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The Importance of Marrying a Real Man
Karoline’s son was ruling the roost through angry outbursts. He showed disrespect to everyone in the family, including his father, who was acting like what I call a ‘limp dick.’
When Karoline called me for help, I explained that a son who sees his dad as weak becomes the power in the family.
Mothers are wonderful, but our boys need to be guided by alpha males.
Family dynamics are an important reason to pick a strong man as your husband and the father of your children. The man you choose to marry is more than a sperm donor. He will be the standard by which your daughter judges the men she dates, and he’ll be the one who teaches your son what it is to be a man.
Good qualities to seek in a future husband and father:
Integrity
Confidence
Bravery
Dependability
Trustworthiness
Steadfastness
Characteristics to avoid when choosing the father of your children:
Insecurity
Ambivalence
Passivity
Violence
Anger
Addiction
New life takes place in your belly. Take responsibility for that.
"Now, go DO the right thing!"