Raising a successful son has less to do with control—and everything to do with connection, trust, and emotional leadership.In this video, Avery and Brian Baker share a powerful, honest conversation about what it really takes to raise confident, emotionally healthy sons in today’s world. If you’re a father who has ever felt unsure, frustrated, or disconnected at times, this message is for you.Let’s be clear: you are not failing, you are not broken, and you are not alone.Boys today are growing up surrounded by noise—screens, social media, pressure, opinions, expectations, and constant distraction. Most fathers were never taught how to intentionally lead in an environment like this. So it’s natural to wonder: • Why is my son shutting down?• Am I building confidence—or accidentally creating distance?• How do I correct behavior without damaging the relationship?• How do I raise expectations without creating fear or rebellion?This conversation tackles those questions head-on.Avery and Brian don’t teach from theory alone. They share their own father–son journey—one that included emotional distance, missed conversations, and what they call “Pain Island.” Through intentional effort, vulnerability, and emotional growth, they rebuilt trust and moved toward a deeper, healthier relationship. That transformation became the foundation for the work they do today with fathers around the world.Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • Why trust—not control—is the foundation of influence• How boys build confidence from the inside out• Why expectations without connection create resistance• How emotional safety keeps communication open• Why boys don’t shut down because they’re difficult—but because they don’t feel safe• How small, everyday moments build trust over time• Why explaining your “why” earns respect, not defiance• How emotionally mature fatherhood shapes lifelong successOne of the most important truths shared in this video is simple:Your son is becoming someone—with or without your guidance.The question isn’t whether he’s being shaped.The question is by whom—you, his peers, social media, or an algorithm.When fathers lead with trust, emotional intelligence, and consistent connection, sons don’t just behave better. They regulate emotions more effectively, recover from mistakes faster, respect authority, and develop confidence that lasts beyond childhood.This video is for: • Fathers raising sons of any age• Dads who want to be more intentional and present• Parents who value connection over fear-based control• Fathers who didn’t have strong role models growing up• Men who want to leave a legacy, not just rulesYou’ll also hear real stories about accountability, expectations, and emotionally mature discipline—including moments that were tough but formative, memorable, and life-shaping.At FatherShift, we believe there is no perfect fatherhood—but there is intentional fatherhood. And emotionally intelligent fathers give their sons an incredible advantage in life.👉 Want support on this journey?Learn more about our FatherShift Coaching Program, where we help dads build trust, set healthy expectations, strengthen emotional connection, and raise confident, resilient sons. Link is in the description and comments.Subscribe for more conversations on:fatherhood, parenting sons, emotional intelligence for dads, building trust with kids, raising confident boys, communication skills, discipline without distance, and legacy parenting.You won’t get these years back.But you still have the time.You still have the influence.And the fact that you’re here means you care.
