How I feel as a Father - of a Son

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The idea of being a man is no longer what it was. Men were were asked to be strong, not to cry (or do it in the toilet if they have to), be the leader, the bread winner, and not wash dishes, or baby sit. They have been told to see themselves as equal to women. That women can do what they can - even do it better.  There is feminism, which fights for the equality of women and in so doing, questions what it is to be a man, which obviously affects men pretty directly. I wanted to know what a father of a young man think in the face of this 'shift'. What does he tell his son about leadership or relationship with other women?  On this podcast, I chatted with Eric Mungai, the CEO and Founder, Yazua Africa.  Eric’s journey began with his own experiences growing-up in low-income housing in Nairobi and the reality for others in this situation; the lack of options and positive exposure sentencing young men to a life of crime, drugs, and hopelessness. Through active and intentional parenting, his caregiver ensured he was exposed to learning, reading, and interactions that opened his mind to all possibilities. Enjoy the episode.