I don’t usually quote Andrew Tate. I think he gets a lot wrong — especially when it comes to humility, spiritual leadership, and knowing when to shut up.
But every once in a while, he hits a nerve. And his post on August 21st was one of those moments:
“I’ve seen full grown ‘men’ afraid of bees.
I’ve seen their pathetic scum children afraid of bees.
My 4 year old is not allowed to be afraid — it is PROHIBITED.
He is afraid of nothing.
And when you see his name as UFC world champion in the coming years, and watch your own shit kids achieve next to nothing, know this:
Warriors are made.
I was made and that’s why I’m better than you.
My 10 sons are better than your sons.”
Harsh? Yes.
True? Also yes.
We’re raising sons in a world where being masculine is treated like a disease, and strength — real strength — is considered a toxic flaw.
Too many fathers outsource their job to cartoons, iPads, and “gentle parenting” TikToks. Then they wonder why their son cries at homework, can’t change a tire, and panics over a bee.
Let me be clear: a boy should be afraid of disappointing his father — not of insects.
The father-son bond is one of discipline, guidance, and battle-readiness.
It’s not about coddling. It’s about preparing.
A good father makes his son do hard things — lift weights, chop wood, confront fear, and fix what’s broken. Not because he’s cruel, but because the world is cruel, and your son needs armor.
Want to build a strong son?
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Prohibit cowardice.
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Encourage risk.
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Make him do push-ups before breakfast.
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Teach him to wrestle, build, pray, and lead.
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And yes — ban Taylor Swift from the household.
Strength is not a side effect.
It’s trained. It’s expected. It’s demanded.
So take a page from the Tate quote — just leave the narcissism behind.
Don’t raise a child who’s “allowed” to be fragile.
Raise one who’s expected to be strong.
Because someday, the world will test your son. And if you haven’t prepared him to stand, it’s you who failed — not the world.
