Raising Up Boys to Men

About this episode

In this episode, Aaron speaks with Eric Loh about the challenges of raising boys in today's world and the importance of parental modeling and connection.

“When we role-model with authenticity, the children pick it up.” - Eric Many men today wrestle with their masculine identity, torn between projecting strength and suppressing vulnerability. In this episode, Aaron speaks with educator and father of four, Eric Loh, who offers heartfelt reflections on raising boys in a rapidly changing world. From the rise in emotional struggles among teens to the pressures of social media and shifting ideas of success, Eric underscores the crucial role parents play in nurturing resilient, grounded young men. He highlights the power of modelling as a father—demonstrating faithfulness, responsibility and a teachable posture—traits shaped not through instruction but through the consistency of daily life. Eric also shares candidly about strengthening parent–child relationships through connection: with values, authority and community. He reminds us that discipline, when paired with love and presence, becomes a pathway for growth rather than fear. As boys navigate vulnerability and independence, parents must work together, not against each other. Based on what he sees in you today, what kind of man is your son becoming? -- Sign up here to create an…

People in this episode

Guest: Eric Loh

Topics covered

• masculine identity
• parenting
• emotional struggles
• social media
• resilience
• fatherhood
• discipline
• connection

Keywords

• boys
• men
• parent-child relationships
• vulnerability
• independence

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Products: Podchaser

Places: Singapore

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