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Q&A: The Inner Battle of Masculinity and Digital Parenting
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Q&A: The Inner Battle of Masculinity and Digital Parenting

In this episode of Raising Men, Shaun Dawson explores the complex topics of masculinity, consent, and digital influence in parenting. He offers practical advice on teaching boys emotional sensitivity, consent through play, and building internal discipline to navigate social media algorithms.

Questions:

  1. "I’m terrified of my son being a 'predator' or 'toxic.' Should I be teaching him consent now, or wait until he’s older?"
  2. "He’s always on his phone. I feel like he’s living in an 'algorithmic miseducation.' How do I build an 'internal compliance department' in his head?"


Key Topics

  • Masculinity is not toxic but under construction
  • Teaching consent through play and wrestling
  • Building internal discipline to manage social media influence
  • The importance of modeling humility and self-regulation
  • Understanding the emotional sensitivity of boys

"Toxicity doesn't come from being a man. It comes from the rigidity of being a man who's not allowed to feel anything but anger." 

Books, Tools, & Resources Mentioned
  • The Fragile Male by Sebastian Kramer (published in the British Medical Journal).
  • Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields.
  • "Power Over vs. Power With" (Luke Entrip) and "Agreements vs. Rules" (Tom Hobson)





Episode Video