Making the Argument with Nick Freitas How To Raise a Son in a Broken World with Rebekah Lovell
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Sep 18, 2025 Rebekah Lovell, a homeschooling mother of two boys and author of 'Boyhood Resurrected,' dives into the challenges of raising boys in today’s society. She discusses cultural attacks on masculinity and the importance of honoring boys' unique learning styles through freedom and responsibility. Rebekah shares insights on the role of mentors, parental support, and the need for strong foundations to foster resilience and leadership in boys. Listeners will find valuable advice on navigating these critical parenting waters.
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Boys Are Devalued By Culture
- Masculinity is downplayed and boys are treated as nuisances rather than valued for how they're wired.
- Rebekah argues this cultural attitude dims boys' confidence early and harms future manhood.
Toy Airplane Incident In Preschool
- Rebekah describes her four-year-old being dragged down a hallway for refusing to put down a toy airplane.
- That moment convinced her the system treated normal boy behavior as a problem.
Systemic Incentives Produce Dependency
- The school system creates a cascade of labels, interventions, and dependency that can stick children in long-term programs.
- Rebekah and John rejected that path and removed their son from the system.
