Chika Onunkwo on Fatherhood’s Legacy, Nigerian Upbringing, and Raising Emotionally Safe KidsIn this Women’s Series episode of the Dear Son Show, host speaks with Chika Onunkwo, a Nigerian-born mom in New Jersey who moved to the U.S. at 16 and reflects on growing up in Port Harcourt where “black excellence” was normal, then experiencing bias and jokes about Africa after immigrating. Chika shares how her father—an accomplished civil engineer and community giver—modeled provision, emotional availability, high standards, and repair after discipline, shaping her confidence, marriage expectations, and how she parents. She discusses marrying a Nigerian man she met in college, her father’s cultural criteria and emphasis on marrying for love, and how Emotional Moms began from her own struggles balancing corporate work and emotional connection with her sons. She urges parents—especially fathers—to be emotionally present, connect before correcting, and talk openly about taboo topics. Follow the channel and leave a review.#fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy