Context

Many of us grew up with fathers who were stern, stoic, and rarely discussed feelings, believing it was the best way to raise 'strong' men. However, modern parenting trends suggest that being an emotion-coaching dad—someone who actively talks through feelings with his son—is actually more effective for long-term development. Do you think this approach works in our cultural context, or is it just a 'soft' western influence that doesn't fit the reality of raising boys in Nigeria?