Ancient Wisdom for Modern Boys with Dr. Samuel Latimer

In this episode of Raising Men, host Shaun Dawson sits down with Dr. Samuel Latimer, a clinical and social psychologist and founder of Fostering Growth and Cooperation. Together they ask what ancient wisdom can teach modern parents about raising boys who feel needed. Dr. Samuel draws on traditional societies like the Maya, who bring toddlers into household chores from the very start. Shaun shares how teaching his son golf only worked once he stopped coaching and started playing alongside him. They talk through co-sleeping, picky eating, and why natural consequences often teach more than taking away a phone. The thread through all of it is simple. Boys grow strong when they have a real job in the family today. Big plans for later can wait. You'll walk away with practical ways to invite your son into the work of your home, and a fresh look at which modern habits are worth questioning. Key Takeaways Give your son a real job in the house now. Dr. Samuel sees young men leaving for college who can't manage laundry or dishes, and he traces it to boys who were never needed at home. Say yes when the little ones grab the broom. Two, three and four year olds want to help, and the Maya treat that urge as worth years of patience, even when the job gets done badly. Correct less than you think you should. Shaun's golf outings with his son only clicked once he stopped instructing and simply played beside him, letting him learn by watching and trying. Let natural consequences do some of the teaching. Taking away a phone is a manufactured consequence. Roaches in a kitchen nobody cleaned is a natural one, and kids connect to what is happening right now. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome and Meet Dr. Latimer 00:00:40 When a Sick Kid Interrupts 00:01:51 A Father's Day Episode Unravels 00:03:27 Ancient Parenting Lessons for Today 00:05:56 Boys Who Can't Do Basics 00:07:04 How the Maya Teach Chores 00:13:39 Fad Diet Toys and Apps 00:15:55 Learning Golf Side by Side 00:21:56 Natural Consequences and Kitchen Roaches 00:24:50 Co-Sleeping and Raising Independent Kids 00:31:41 Why Picky Eating Is Modern 00:35:27 You Matter to This Family Links and Websites Fostering Growth and Cooperation (Dr. Samuel's practice, membership, and family and couples therapy): https://www.fosteringgrowthandcoopera... Reclaiming the Generational Rearview Mirror with Ted Dawson: https://raising.men/episodes/reclaimi... #RaisingBoys #RaisingMen #Parenting #RaisingSons #ParentingTips #BoyMom #DadLife #MomLife #ChoresForKids #ParentingWisdom #Fatherhood 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on: Raising Men Website → https://raising.men Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/1HdOjO1... Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📌 Stay connected: Instagram →   / raisingmen_podcast   Facebook →   / raisingmen   Linkedin →   / raising-men   Tiktok →   / raisingmenpodcast   Website → https://raising.men/ 💬 What stood out to you from this episode? Drop your thoughts in the comments!