Before the Teenage Years - A Real Talk With My Son | Ep. 65

About this episode

Tommy and his son Jakub discuss the challenges and experiences of growing up as a boy today.

Email us at quietriotshow@gmail.com. Subscribe to Email - quietriotshow.ca/subscribe | VoiceMail - www.quietriotshow.ca What do we forget about being boys — and why does it matter for the men they become? With Tim away, Tommy is joined again by his (almost) 12-year-old son, Jakub, for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful, honest, and unexpectedly fun. Together, they explore what growing up feels like today, the pressures young boys can face, and the importance of creating space for...

People in this episode

Host: Tommy

Guest: Jakub

Topics covered

• boys' mental health
• parenting
• growing up
• pressures on young boys
• father-son conversation

Keywords

• mental health
• boys
• parenting
• youth pressures
• father-son relationship

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