Theology in the Raw

Raising Boys, Masculinity, Jordan Peterson, and Why Wrestling with Your Sons Keeps them Out of Prison: Dr. Anthony Bradley

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Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Anthony Bradley discusses raising boys, masculinity, and Jordan Peterson. Topics include roughhousing, fatherhood impact on behavior, challenges faced by boys today, Christian political identity, and the influence of mentors on children's lives.
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ADVICE

Value of Roughhousing with Sons

  • Roughhousing with sons develops delayed gratification and self-regulation.
  • It also builds empathy and father-son intimacy, helping keep boys out of trouble.
ADVICE

Adapt Play for Child's Needs

  • If a son dislikes roughhousing, find other forms of challenging play.
  • For daughters, physical play should be gentler and age-appropriate, with fathers adapting naturally.
INSIGHT

Overcorrection Hurts Boys' Development

  • There's a cultural overcorrection punishing typical boy behaviors like aggression.
  • Boys are often medicated excessively and viewed negatively when showing natural traits.
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