Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Stop Being Everyone’s Fixer: Protect Your Health, Family & Purpose | Dear Son Show In this episode of The Dear Son Show, hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open up about feeling spread too thin, frustration from a lack of reciprocity, and how being dependable can lead others to exploit your time and energy. They discuss setting firm boundaries, prioritizing health, family, and the platform, and learning to be “selfish” for self-preservation without becoming a selfish person. D. Johns shares lessons from his corporate past about overextending, how unaddressed stress can spill into other relationships, and why communicating needs matters before resentment builds. The conversation also touches on letting people fall off if they don’t fit your priorities, and the value of trusted friends who genuinely ask how you’re doing. 00:00 Setting New Priorities 00:58 Show Intro and Catch Up 01:53 Feeling Spread Too Thin 05:52 Consideration and Reciprocity 12:17 Breaking Point and Cutting Ties 14:42 Health First and Letting People Fall Off 16:34 Hard Lessons Build Grit 19:05 Red Flags and Emotional Suppression 22:38 Frustration Spilling Over 24:23 Selfishness For Survival 25:40 Speak Up Before You Snap 27:10 Career Goals And Boundaries 28:00 Marriage Needs Clarity 29:12 Corporate Burnout Story 31:51 Birthday Email Blowup 36:15 Dependability Gets Exploited 39:40 Stop Spoiling People 41:02 Real Friends Check In 42:55 Trust And Proximity 45:23 Signs And Confirmation 46:26 Episode Wrap Up #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Billy Grubbs on Healing Father Wounds, Trust, and Becoming the Father He Needed | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with Billy Grubbs about how maturity changes a man’s readiness for fatherhood, reflecting on how a younger, cockier version of himself lacked accountability compared to who he is now. Billy shares growing up as an Army brat across the U.S. and abroad, the instability of a broken home, attachment and trust issues, and how those patterns fueled relationship struggles, including infidelity and fear of being alone. He describes reconciling long-held animosity toward his late father after a personal development training led to a powerful phone call where his father admitted he didn’t always know what he was doing but called Billy and his brother his greatest accomplishment. They discuss vulnerability, friendship accountability, fatherhood standards, and Billy’s desire to build a healthy, authentic family legacy. 00:00 Maturity Before Fatherhood 01:18 Welcome to Dear Son 01:51 Timing and Loss 03:10 Where Billy Is From 04:12 Life as a Military Brat 08:39 Searching for Stability 10:36 Parents Divorce and Secrets 14:20 Loner Years and Gangs 18:04 Identity and Trophy Kids 19:17 Healing Talk With Dad 23:14 Vulnerability and Fatherhood 29:42 Generational Standards 30:59 Granddad Standards 31:47 Dad Hidden Struggles 32:35 Becoming Like Dad 33:40 Machismo And Vulnerability 34:58 Being The Friend 36:47 Preparing For Fatherhood 39:53 Trust And Triggers 42:28 Masks Off Authenticity 46:25 Girl Dad Perspective 54:17 What I Wish He Said 59:19 Contracting Side Talk 01:01:27 Where To Find Billy 01:01:57 Final Thanks And Outro #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow Billy: https://instagram.com/bgoat04 Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Rob Weaver on Caretaking, Co-Parenting, and the Words Our Sons Need to Hear | Dear Son Show On the Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with Rob Weaver (known in Dallas as “Chi-Town Rob”) about how his upbringing shaped his identity and fatherhood. Rob shares being born in St. Louis, becoming a man in Chicago, and becoming a dad in Dallas, emphasizing the importance of village and family support. He describes his mother’s resilience—working multiple jobs and becoming a dialysis technician without a diploma—and his father Big Bill’s decline from diabetes, including Rob caring for him as a child while living with long-term anxiety about losing him. Rob reflects on missing levity in youth, learning that “real men change,” and how he now balances high expectations with letting his children be kids. He discusses co-parenting since 2018, communicating decisions to his son, teaching perseverance through basketball, and ensuring his son never has to interpret love—he says “I love you” directly. 00:00 Waiting For Dad To Die 01:33 Dear Son Show Intro 03:16 Rob Weaver Origins 04:09 Confidence And Identity 06:51 Faking It Social Capital 10:47 Parents And Upbringing 12:43 Mom Resilience And Work 15:39 Big Bill And Decline 16:45 Child Caregiver Anxiety 20:34 Late Night Porch Talks 23:18 Generational Fatherhood Lens 26:06 Fatherhood Under Pressure 27:59 Papa Versus Dad 29:22 Dad Adapts to Disability 30:24 Uncle Ralph as Mentor 31:27 Rushing Fatherhood Dreams 33:08 Missing Youthful Levity 36:32 Perfectionism and Anxiety 38:39 Co-Parenting and Kids 41:35 Basketball Life Lessons 45:49 What I Wish Dad Said 52:31 Saying I Love You 55:04 Rat Pack Reflections 01:00:03 Closing and Recurring Guest #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow Rob: https://instagram.com/weaver_robert https://instagram.com/thedooddadtribe Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Why Can’t People Safely Dislike Anymore? | Boundaries, Groupthink & Raising Kids to Think Hosts Jey Blac and D Johns open with D’s birthday and a recap of Eden’s first night cheering at a football doubleheader, then shift into a discussion sparked by social media about why disagreeing or disliking something is increasingly labeled as “hate.” They explore how public platforms amplify conflict, how kids absorb “if you’re not with me you’re against me,” and why parents must teach independent thinking, respectful disagreement, and boundaries. They debate whether you must “defend” a dislike, emphasizing that “no” is a complete sentence while acknowledging times when explaining helps collaboration. They connect this to trends, relationships, modeling healthy communication, avoiding stagnation disguised as preference, and distinguishing dislike from disrespect, support from respect, and personal preference from groupthink. 00:00 Sports Fans and Hate 01:21 Welcome and Birthday Talk 02:04 Cheer Game Schedule Chaos 04:05 Celebrate Life and Loss 04:50 Why Dislike Feels Unsafe 08:00 Teaching Independent Thinking 11:37 Do You Need to Explain 15:12 Boundaries and Relationship Safety 21:24 Parenting Guardrails and Timelines 25:36 Personal Preference in Public 28:16 Trend Parenting Reflection 29:00 Guacamole Bias Check 30:39 False Ceilings and Avoidance 32:18 Why Dont You Like It 34:17 Preference Without Hate 38:11 Respect Versus Support 40:45 Peace Comfort Compliance 45:42 Groupthink and Music Takes 49:44 Final Thoughts and Updates #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From Jordans to $580K: Teaching Kids Ownership with Wall Street With Wallace On the Dear Son Show, host Jey Blac welcomes financial analyst and chief market strategist Wallace Fisher (“Wall Street With Wallace”), a husband, father in a blended family of seven, and Christ follower, to discuss fatherhood through financial literacy. Fisher shares how his investing journey began with Home Depot’s employee stock plan and 401(k), how a spiritual advisor inspired him to give assets instead of big Christmas gifts, and how consistently buying his son stocks in companies he used helped build a portfolio that reached $580,000—leading the son to quit football due to CTE concerns and pursue portfolio management. They discuss starting early with kids, routines for learning the market, the dangers of internet “tips,” the value of mentorship and accountability, and beginner approaches like disciplined saving, ETFs, and researching fundamentals. Follow the channel, subscribe, and leave a review. 00:00 Gifts Into Stocks 01:29 Show Intro And Guest 03:03 Meet Wallace Fisher 05:20 Family And Athletes 07:50 Finance Origin Story 10:00 Home Depot To 200K 12:35 Christmas As Assets 16:00 Quitting Football Shock 19:48 Parenting Evolves Over Time 24:21 Kids Learn By Watching 26:32 Internet Investing Warnings 29:17 Routine First Steps 31:30 Daily Reading Habit 33:59 Mentorship Over Ego 39:07 Class Structure Accountability 43:27 Starting With Small Money 48:50 Portfolio Basics ETFs 51:55 Research Beats Cheap Stocks 55:10 Contact Info Wrap Up #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #5starathlete #texasfootball #fridaynightlights Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Tomorrow Isn’t Promised — Condensing the Lessons, Health Wake-Ups & Dating vs. Marriage Energy Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open the Dear Son Show by reflecting on health wake-up calls, accountability, and support Jey has received while chronicling his fitness and recovery journey. They emphasize that tomorrow isn’t promised and urge parents to “condense” key conversations with their kids rather than delaying important lessons. They discuss how children can misread a parent’s communication, reinforce that love and frustration can coexist, and argue that correction shows belief in a child. The conversation shifts to relationships: distinguishing lust, love, sex, and long-term consequences, warning against applying “marriage energy” in dating, and advising sons to understand value, phases, and self-awareness. They also defend having practical talks about protection without “letting the streets” educate kids, encouraging listeners to stop leaving critical conversations to chance. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:51 Welcome to Dear Son 01:31 Health Scare Update 02:58 Fitness Accountability Plan 04:37 Tomorrow Isn’t Promised 07:43 Condense the Lessons 10:58 Love Not Performance 15:54 Correction Means Belief 19:25 Dating vs Marriage Energy 24:19 Commitment Clocks 26:20 Environment Shapes Love 27:38 Fixer Fantasy Trap 29:26 Value Over Hope 33:16 Sex Love Decoupling 35:32 Real Talk Protection 38:33 Talk Before Streets 42:55 Conversations Cost 44:51 Final Thanks Goodbye #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. From Gangs to Purpose: Louie McClain II on Fatherhood, Identity, and Building Pathways On The Dear Son Show, host (D Johns) converses with Louie McClain II from Arlington, Texas, who recounts getting involved in gangs, hiding violence and drug activity from his Liberian immigrant mother, and a pivotal school incident caught on camera that devastated her. Louie explains how seeking protection, acceptance, clout, and a father figure drew him deeper into that life amid a diverse, volatile environment, while his biological father was largely absent after moving to Delaware and later kicked him out. After college in Pensacola studying criminal justice, he found purpose helping at-risk young men and worked in juvenile justice for seven years. Now a father of two, he discusses being unprepared for parenting, challenges of having hard conversations with kids, and building a clear vision through entrepreneurship, including Melanin Origins, The Meditative Coach, and leading the nonprofit Building Pathways to connect disadvantaged people to high-paying construction careers. 00:00 Caught on Camera 00:22 Purpose From Pain 00:57 Welcome to Dear Son 01:53 Optimism and Enthusiasm 02:48 Leaving Home and College 03:48 Arlington and Gang Life 04:47 Why Criminal Justice 06:35 Drawn to the Streets 08:55 Home Life and Hiding It 11:32 School Fight Intervention 13:25 Acceptance and Father Figures 16:32 Identity as African American 17:38 Biological Father Story 23:15 What a Father Absence Costs 25:26 Needing Dad at Any Age 26:54 Custody And Ages 27:29 Unprepared Fatherhood 29:01 Choosing To Be Present 30:24 Learning A New Blueprint 32:13 What To Tell The Kids 34:45 Timing Hard Conversations 38:20 Work Versus Family 41:30 Becoming This Version 44:01 Building Melanin Origins 45:05 Vision And Identity Shift 50:38 Building Pathways Mission 55:20 Where To Find Him 56:00 Closing Thoughts #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #DearSon #Fatherhood #JuvenileJustice #SecondChances #Mentorship #FatherSon #YouthMentoring #Redemption Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Follow Louie: https://instagram.com/meditativecoach Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Which Side of the Process Are You On? Boundaries, Criticism & Real Growth On The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss how society treats disagreement and criticism, arguing that always “taking the high road” can enable disrespect if boundaries aren’t set and enforced. They explore “which side of the process” you’re on—waiting for outcomes versus doing the work—using an orange vs. fresh-squeezed juice analogy, and connect it to parenting, public perception, and social media clips shaping opinions. They emphasize training people how to treat you, defending your name when boundaries are breached, and teaching children awareness, environment-reading, and how behavior communicates value—especially in risky social settings. The episode closes with announcements of a docuseries and live event, and a personal doc-style segment beginning August 15, 2026, following a 90-day health journey after a dangerous blood-pressure reading and a commitment to lifestyle and nutrition changes. 00:00 Disagreeing Feels Forbidden 00:59 Meet Dear Son Show 01:23 Texas Heat Warmup 01:49 Which Side of Process 02:26 Orange Juice Mindset 03:23 Critics and High Road 04:50 Parenting Under Scrutiny 05:53 Kids Pushback Dialogues 08:32 Dishes Lesson Boundaries 10:41 Clips and Misjudgment 11:08 Stop Taking High Road 15:36 Training Treatment Boundaries 16:56 Defending Your Name 18:22 Knowing Your Worth 19:10 Value Shown Not Said 19:38 Common Denominator Check 20:23 Dump Truck Or Jewel Box 22:21 Teaching Kids Awareness 24:43 Environments Shape You 29:00 Twenties Are Theory 29:38 Consequences Lag Lesson 31:33 Elders Were Right 33:26 Network Updates And Events 34:56 High Road And Gratitude 37:42 Docuseries Day One 38:30 Health Wake Up Call 39:35 Assessment And Lifestyle Plan #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. NéAndré Broussard on Fatherhood, Vulnerability & Building Blac Menswear | Dear Son Show On The Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with NéAndré Broussard—child of God, husband, father, and visionary entrepreneur—about how his Marine father’s disciplined presence shaped his approach to parenting, structure, and being a dad who’s not a friend. Broussard shares how corporate travel and the loneliness of hotel life pushed him toward full-time entrepreneurship, and how his wife Erica’s support, therapy, and better communication helped him lead through a difficult transition while learning to be vulnerable. He explains Blac Menswear’s mission to change narratives about Black men through content, storytelling, experiences, service, and global brotherhood, including navigating early backlash and defining excellence as aspirational. Broussard credits the vision’s origin to Philando Castile’s killing and describes goals to become a destination platform for Black men. Subscribe and comment with the moment that resonated most. 00:00 Backlash and Criticism 01:00 Show Welcome and Guest Intro 03:00 Roots in Houston and Dallas 03:47 Marine Dad to Softer Side 07:14 Presence Is Production 11:33 Hotel Door Turning Point 15:45 Wife as the Rock 20:04 Rough Transition and Therapy 26:46 Modeling Conflict for Kids 28:57 Nonverbal Damage Lessons 30:36 Raising Boys Presently 34:07 Travel Mindset Lessons 35:51 Father Not Friend 37:52 What Is Blac Menswear 42:05 Excellence As Standard 45:27 Backlash And Staying Ten Toes 51:34 Vision Sparked By Philando 57:31 Essence For Men Dream 01:01:34 Vulnerability Advice To Sons 01:04:34 Where To Find Him #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1 My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood. Dear Son: Where Did That Come From? Why Examples, Culture, and Honesty Matter Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open The Dear Son Show with light family updates, then center the episode on the question, “Son, where did that come from?”—a prompt for understanding the roots of a child’s emotions, choices, and hesitation to communicate. They discuss why examples matter in learning decency and relationship skills, how cultural norms shape expectations and conflict, and why authenticity—rather than sending a “representative”—is crucial in dating and marriage. The conversation stresses sharing age-appropriate real-life stories and lessons, addressing red flags and abusive behavior early, and not covering for harmful actions to avoid consequences. They emphasize checking children’s reactions in sports and life, being intentional about trade-offs, and using honest dialogue to equip sons beyond what they observe at home. 00:00 Fatherhood Reference Point 00:42 Show Intro and Hosts 01:05 Back to School Pickup Chaos 02:09 Grandbaby Turns Two 03:47 Where Did That Come From 06:19 Comment Sparked the Topic 08:58 Why Examples Matter 11:53 Decency vs Relationship History 14:52 Cultural Norms and Ethnocentrism 18:29 Family Culture Inside the House 19:14 Kids Growing Up and Parenting Shifts 20:59 Authenticity in Relationships 22:23 Safety Nonnegotiables 23:52 Tell The Whole Story 25:50 Drop The Representative 33:43 Dating Without Attachments 35:29 Modeling Is Not Enough 37:43 Checking Aggression Early 41:17 Stop Covering Abuse 46:45 Tradeoffs And Farewell #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: The Dear Son, Shop: https://thedearsonshop.store Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com Channel Focus Areas: “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons” “How to Be a Better Father” “Father Son Relationship Advice” “Mistakes Fathers Make” “Lessons Every Man Should Learn” Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to: 1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications, 3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and 5. share this content with someone who needs it. The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” The Dear Son, Network ® Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy