Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman Nick Freitas: The Truth About Raising Boys, Marriage and Work
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Oct 21, 2025 
Nick Freitas, a Virginia state legislator and former Green Beret, dives into the intricacies of strong marriages and raising boys. He dissects why the American education system is failing, linking it to outdated ideologies. Freitas emphasizes the importance of purpose-driven masculinity and critiques the culture of delayed commitments among young men. With insight on the value of work and apprenticeships, he shares a faith-based perspective on building resilient families and combating hedonism, concluding with reflections on living a life of purpose.
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Hands-On Growth For Boys
- Boys need hands-on exploration and age-appropriate risks to develop resilience and learning motivation.
- Forcing them into rote classroom environments suppresses natural impulses and creates behavioral problems.
Match Environment To Natural Interests
- When a boy shows rambunctious behavior, change the environment to match his God-given interests rather than drugging him to fit the system.
- Give boys age-appropriate risks and let them fail so they learn to get back up.
Redirect Masculine Impulses
- Masculine traits can be positive when directed toward a noble mission and moral framework.
- Demonizing masculinity removes opportunities to develop virtues like courage and leadership.
