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September 18, 2025 59 mins

It’s no secret that masculinity is under assault, but it’s not just “toxic masculinity.” Society itself is increasingly treating boys like defective girls. In this episode, Nick interviews Rebekah Lovell, wife of John Lovell (Warrior Poet Society), and a homeschool mother of two boys, about how parents can and should go about raising boys to become men.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:27 The Struggle With Raising Boys

00:06:31 Why Boys Are Under Attack

00:13:55 Boys Are Being Raised as Defective Girls

00:16:59 How Parents Can Raise Their Sons in a Broken System

00:19:04 The Benefits of Homeschooling

00:25:42 The Difference Between Raising Boys and Girls

00:34:30 Arbitrary Rules Invite Rebellion

00:36:39 How Parents Can Help Boys to Become Men

00:40:58 Raising Teenagers

00:48:25 Dealing With Cultural Feminism

00:51:40 What Dads Need to Tell Their Wives About Raising Men

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