Raising Warriors
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We are raising our boys to be men. We aim to ultimately prepare them for a tough world and not hide them from it. We are a world at war, and so while it is critical we teach gentleness, compassion, and affection, it is also essential we teach them how to be strong, courageous, and protective. We thank Dr. Jordan Peterson for his discussion on this subject that prompted us to also take a swing at this ever-important subject.
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"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
- Frederick Duglass
@GOD please god, dont do this to these gods among men :(
Sorry for the late reply. But that was one of the most accurate and profound statements I have seen on UA-cam.
I’ve also heard it phrased, “Better to build boys than mend men.”
* “43% of boys are raised by single mothers.
78% of teachers are female.
So almost 50% of boys have 100% feminine influence while at home & 8/10 chance of 100% influencers school.
Toxic masculinity isn’t the problem. Lack of masculinity is.” *
Not sure if you seen this but I figured I’d share. It was eye opening to me.
I was raised in a house with my mom and sister. My mom made it a point to teach me how to be a manly man and also to respect real women. Never be rude but also never blindly trust or follow anyone. She take me hunting, fishing and camping even though for the most part it didn't interest her and she is disabled. I have the best mom ever. I couldn't have had a better upbringing. Now I am helping to raise my 8 year old niece and teaching her to be a great women while not being too girly. She loves to hunt, fish and camp just like I do. She loves guns and to shoot bow. She is more of a "man" then most males I know. That being said she likes to dress up and have tea parties. The best part is she is half black. No white power bullshit here. My niece is awesome and I am glad I can be her father figure. Her black dad is a piece of shit who has over 12 kid from various different moms. Yet he refuses to see his youngest daughter! Disgraceful! Anyways im glad you had your eyes opened to the reality that men are no longer manly. God bless!
@@DigIntoGaming You're a hero you know that?
thanks!@@CircaSriYak
Kanye East this is a huge statistic and I relate to it intensely. I rarely even saw a man when I was a boy.
Try to get a job as a male teacher of young kids around here and you will likely be called a pedophile, try to teach high school kids and your female counterparts will just insinuate you are a pervert. Particularly with our boys it is A MASSIVELY UNDERSTATED PROBLEM that they are almost exclusively under the sway of women. Most of you are already aware of what nearly all female teacher's "Politics" are too.
Save the boys shirt is a great idea! "Save the Boys--We Need Good Men"
I'd be in for one.
Raymond Clark come on! Save the boys T-shirt make it!!! I’ll then buy several of your complete inventory.👍
ShooterSD72 ditto!
"Save the Boys - We need REAL Men"
“Save the Boys...
WE NEED GOOD MEN!!”
- Mrs. Poet
John I love how respectful you are to your wife. When she talks, you never interrupt and I see you actively listening to what she has to say. Thank you both for making me a better husband and father.
I could not agree more. This is definitely helping me as well!
Better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.
Yeah drop your rake, pick up an M4....
Well said
Yurr Next
I like that
You know who really has balls? the chaplains running around a battlefield without a rifle...think how deadly they would be with an Earthly weapon.
@@sheepdog916 the chaplains assistant is not bound by the same rules and is generally fairly badass.
My son was born the son of a cop. Guns were just a thing - dad's working tools. When my son developed his own curiosity for guns, we developed a house rule: you can see any one of dad's guns, as long as you asked first (they were always secured from small hands). Many are the times that dad was laid out on the couch, watching a game, and my son would say "hey dad, can I see your (insert whatever gun here)?" Of course, when he saw one, he had to see "every one". I missed a few games, but I had to keep my promise to my son. It was well worth it. We never had any accidents, and today he's a crack-shot, functions responsibly with a "safety" attitude, has his concealed carry license and carries (nearly) daily. I'm proud of him. As for the overall childhood... read and pray with your child from the start - it will just be a "normal" thing to them. Minister to their spiritual needs and teach them to seek further spiritual growth during each level of mental growth. If they don't have a scar or two from childhood, then they haven't been allowed to be a kid. We have pictures of leg casts, arm casts, fat lips and black eyes. Kids are resilient. Great subject; great video. I wish I could give this video a boat load of likes, but I can only give it one "thumbs up" from this Kentucky boy. Thanks for the video.
Same with mine, same about drinking, I never told them no, just ask first, always make it easy for them to see and hold while confirming gun safety, it work education and access under supervision when they ask keeps them from sneaking. Drinking for my kids was never taboo, for the most part my kids, young men don’t even drink.
Good job dad....
With my daughter.. told my wife.. you teach her to be a lady, I'll teach her to be deadly.. she's 3.
As much as I love, love, love this channel and all it's content, this is probably my favorite video, to date. This is such an important topic. I feel you have hit the nail squarely and powerfully on the head. Boys need to be boys !! I raised 4 farm girls and am now the proud grandpa to three granddaughters and a six year old grandson. He and I are alone in a sea of estrogen :) So many wonderful memories of our times hanging out together, being boys. It swells my heart to see how you and Ms. W/P are raising your boys. Whatever the future brings, at least our planet will have a handful of next generation Warrior Poets to watch over us old folk. Thank you both for your vision and steadfast belief in boydom.
@GOD ….. What she said.
" a harmless man is not a good man, a good man is a very dangerous man who has it under voluntary control" Jordan Peterson
It's sad a lot of young dads today would have to Google how to go camping. Love you two and what you stand for.
In most cases we are completely cut off from the natural world. Most people I know or have known never go camping or even enter the woods.
I remember this young man from the city at the cdf camp who was afraid of mountain lions. I said mountain lions, I'm more afraid of rabbit skunks not mountain lions. All I heard after that was about fear of rabbit skunks from him.
That's actually me, unfortunately. I just turned 25 and my father never introduced me to outdoor living or anything. Of no fault of is own, I add. He was the worker that spend all hours providing for his family and I can't fault him for that. But without parental guidance, I applied for my firearms license (Canadian perspective) and an now learning the art of hunting, fishing, camping, growing and building. These are skills and lessons I want to pass on to my future children one day.
@@shotgunmessiah9063 It is time to grab your friends and go camping. Do not worry about how well you do it, it is about enjoying life and experiencing it.
@@shotgunmessiah9063 relevant username man. Props for going out and learning.
As much as I love seeing John shredding up a range, I'd love to see more of these "philosophical" videos
Well said. My boys are now 28 and 24. They are to this day each other’s BEST friend. They still cannot keep their hands off each other, wrestling and just being kids. We raised them outside. We camped for over 15 years. 30 weekends and two full weeks a year. They were fishing, on adventures, learning to track. Being boys! I taught them everything that I knew about outdoor living, and what I didn’t know, we all learned together via reading together. We taught God first, others second and then self. They have HUGE hearts and Know how to treat others, especially their elders and women. We allowed them to be boys. It has worked great.
John, this topic couldn't have Been covered any better. You and Mrs poet do a great job collaborating on these things together.
Love your other training videos and signed up for a class in august, but these videos are what really draws me in to your channel.
My kids did martial arts, roller hockey, Archery, firearm training, swimming, gymnastics, camping, fishing, hiking, surfing, mountain biking, scuba diving, skydiving etc. I never restricted TV or computer games, but they couldn't be bothered with that. My grandson harvested his first deer last November (age 10). Underwater demolitions is not mandatory.
Lo que sea, cuondo sea, donde sea.
P.S. You have a great time ahead for you and the boys. I mean that for your wife too. My wife was just out of the U.S. Army when she started having our kids.
As soon as I forget about mrs poet and your kids you post one of these videos and remind me of how I want to become a good dad and husband... Im 24, still got a lot of mentally maturing, but I just hope that some day I'll become a good MAN. Thanks for posting these videos.
"a lot" of maturing? Brother, you are NEVER ready until it happens. Don't let your age (at this point, you're 'old' enough) be a factor. Just find a girl worth having and with your attitude you already have a start on doing the right thing. Good luck!
I will be 25 in a week and I've been married for 3 years and we have kids. I didn't think I was ready and I looked up to Godly men and prayed A LOT. I pray you find your one and I know you will be that great husband and father you want to be.
With that attitude you will be just fine
Mate, you have allready taken the first, most important step. You ave the desire/aspiration to be a good man/father.
As a father to 4 boys, this is by far one of the best things I’ve heard. Not because I’m a grunt, because I let my sons wrestle, I take them outside, we train as a family. To often I hear “they’ll grow up to be savage” but as long as you also show them love and respect, they’ll grow up to be great men. Not cry babies.
Bravo and well said. I couldn't agree more. As a guy who had all brothers to a father of all girls I love the differences between girls and boys. It's important.
Rock on.
I don’t coddle them when they fall down. I praise them when they stand up.
Excellent quote, I'm using that.
7:24 Come on John, Rule #1 of Fight Club is you don't talk about fight club! 👊
EngiNerd -- You're him aren't you? You are.....TYLER DURDEN!
@dar'man beskar Ordo
Go watch the movie Fight Club and then come back.
@dar'man beskar Ordo
Seriously, you are *COMPLETELY MISSING THAT IT'S A JOKE!!*
If you watched the movie (actually a pretty interesting movie) you would see that it's a joke. Instead you require an explanation which ruins the joke.
@dar'man beskar Ordo hey, you there, calm down... have a nice day! And don't overthink the pie. It is a delicious pie...
@dar'man beskar Ordo again, dude.... don't overthink the game. No need to get jittery... we will all be fine. Love your people, and God Bless.
This is put amazingly. I'm only 19, but when I was young like your little warriors age, we always played outside. We played in the mud and drank out of the hose without a care in the world. Our parents let us be kids and play as we wanted, as long as no one got hurt. Now I even see it in my family, that the kids are being told not to wrestle, not to get dirty, and to always behave even when they are just playing outside at home. When I have children, they will always be allowed to play as they wish as long as they don't hurt each other badly. Part of being a young boy is getting hurt and learning to be tough.
I raise Spartans! My kids are taught firearm safety and marksmanship as well as survival skill sets. I must teach them to be self sufficient and all my knowledge. It's what we as parents are supposed to do. People need to quit using electronics as babysitters and get hands on with their children. People need to discipline their children as well as children crave it. We are a hierarchy society and we need to know our role in our tribe. Great video as always 👍🇺🇸
freedom guns and liberty Yes.! Locked And Loaded.
Messenger: What makes this woman think she can speak in the presence of men? Spartan Queen: Because only Spartan women give birth to real men. *fast forward to America in 2019* Wife: Because only American women give birth to real men.
My wife and I have five sons. We have a saying here. We are raising men not boys. Which simply means we are raising our boys to be able to take care of themselves. Teaching them what we would call basics life skills but are lost on most families. Our boys are a lot older than yours we range from 12-17. But my wife and I have said at this point if we went missing we know the boys could take care of themselves.
One issue that I have seen in our public schools is they want everyone to be around peg. They want every student to learn in one specific way. Which is just not realistic. They are training our children to office drones. With very little creative expression. I fear I am rambling on so End here. And Thank you for what you do. Take care
My grandfather's started teaching me about guns, knives, and handling them safely beginning about four years old. I started with BB and pellet guns and toy guns. Eventually, I transitioned in real firearms. That foundation of safety and respect has served me throughout my life. I don't believe there is a magic age to start and it sounds like you have a great way to go about it with your boys. I salute you sir!!
I'm 62 years old now. Some of my best memories are when my twin brother, our sister (13 months younger) and I had tag teams against Dad in the living room floor. This was usually when Mom went grocery shopping. But, when she pulled into the driveway, it was "all hands on deck" to form a boarding party to help bring in the loot. Dad was always in control! No hitting was a rule. Dad said, "If there's any hitting to be done, I'll do it." Although I'd sometimes punch Tim in the arm to get his attention, I can't remember EVER hitting him to hurt him. And we learned to look out for Terri Lynn, although she was probably tougher then we were. LOL He told us to never start a fight, but if we couldn't walk away from one, then fight to win. He also taught us to be responsible for each other, saying that if he ever heard of one of us being bullied or beaten and the other didn't step in to help, we'd have him to deal with when we got home. Dad was 6'4 and over 300 lbs. He was soft-spoken and very seldom raised his voice, because he didn't need to. He had a presence that commanded respect. Though I saw him frustrated, I never saw him truly angry. He was our leader, our captain, our hero, our example of what it is to be a man.
As a parent who is deployed 80% of the year it is a struggle to get these values instilled in my two boys. It truly takes a village to raise warriors!!! My father-in-law is excellent at helping in this development and wrestling while im not there!! It is a nightly activity to chase/hide/attack and beat up on grandpa/dad (when home) This video is so needed in todays day in age. I fully appreciate this idea of growing boys into men and to be able to tackle hardships in life. Thank you again for the video.
You broke the 1st rule about fight club.
nice!
And the 2nd
And the 3rd
This is so great! Would love to see your wife on here more. As a homeschool mom of 5 (4 of them boys), this is refreshing and amazing. My husband teaches marksmanship with the kids as park of our curriculum, knife throwing and they are all in Taekwondo as well. We are definitely odd to most people. Hahaha.
How do you manage homeschooling 5 kids?🤯
Wish we were neighbors! We have 5 boys, and have been blessed with several nearby (large,) families with boys! My mother in law told me years ago that boys were way easier than girls. I have not actually found that to be true, (also have 3 girls,) but the boys are GREAT allies, and defenders, and I love having them around as they get older. (Their dad is a Marine- a retired Col, and he set a great example.)❤️
@@malpracticemedic635dedication & love knowing it matters!
Yeah but you’re great for what you are doing. You are investing in your children in the best way you can I believe. Rock on!!!
Mrs. Poet reminds me of my wife of 43 years. She passed away in 2022 but when our boys were young and I remember it very vividly now, one time after I returned from a deployment one of them did something that was wrong and one of the first things she said to him was "We are raising only warriors here and that was not warrior like." I never disputed what she said but I wondered where she came up with that and did not realize how much I spoke of the warrior ethos. I spent 12 years military and another 30 years in law enforcement. I can proudly say that I now have 2 sons both in their 40's who are men and warriors. I know it is being passed on to my grandson as well.
I'm on my 4th son. The youngest being 9 months. The first 3 being 28, 26, 25. With a 3.5 year old step daughter that loves loves loves to wrestle. Keeps me young. I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. By the way my first 3 son's are amazing adults.
You got me beat, hats off 22,19, 7,6.
Thanks for the awesome video. I was in church today thinking about my three boys and how I can raise them to be good men. I am 24 and my wife and I just had twins about a month ago and we have one who is almost 2 years old. He is a crazy little boy who has boundless energy. He is already throwing accurately and he runs faster than me speed walking. It is almost impossible to get him to sit down for extended periods. He is 100% boy. This world teaches more and more that the traditional meaning of masculinity is toxic and oppressive. I hope to God that in a world that teaches that men don’t need to preside over, provide for and protect their families, that my boys will grow up to be the sheepdogs in an ever growing population of sheep and wolves. Thanks so much for the awesome content John and Mrs Poet, and for adding 2 more awesome future men to society by raising your boys right. You guys are great. God bless.
My mother always says to me to never deprive my son from his natural agressiveness and to instead, focus on molding it. Perfect vídeo.
First of all "Mr. and Mrs. Poet," thank you so much for everything you do! I think you guys are spot on and I totally stand behind everything that you shared. I love that you guys put God first in your lives and in your family, because that is truly the foundation that we need to be standing on. That being said, forgive me that I have not scrolled all the way to the bottom of the comments to see if someone had already mentioned this, but a book series that I would highly recommend for young boys is Jocko Willink's "Way of the Warrior Kid." I gave the first book to my nephew for his Christmas present this year. He was the epitome of what you were describing in your video in terms of being soft and passive as a result of how he was being parented. However, after learning some great lessons from "uncle Jake" in the book, my nephew is now eating incredibly well studying harder, treating people with respect, working out every day, conquering fears, and chomping at the bit to start Brazilian jujitsu...and did I mention that he's only eight? Haha! His ninth birthday is tomorrow, and he already knows that he is getting the second warrior kid book…And he can't wait! Thank you again for all that you guys do, and just know that you have a big supporter here in Nebraska!
John, you got a keeper there...Mrs Poet, bless you woman for understanding this. May He continue to watch over your home.
I grew up throwing rocks, smacking my brothers with sticks, and shooting each other with Nerf guns and water cannons.
I have all girls, but they do not have an issue when I bust out the Nerf gun and lay waste to them. I will attack them when they are having their tea parties and they will always grab their guns and chase me around. They are learning to protect themselves and clear rooms.
They now even post security when I get home from work. I attempted to destroy their sleep over once and was shot in the face when I turn the corner to assault with the Nerf cannon.
Lol I like the way you dad.
Oh that's to funny dad, you taught those girls real good, real good, way to funny, lol.
LOL. This is golden! Concealed carry Nerf guns in your house, eh? Can't wait until both my girls are old enough - 5 and 2. I also plan to start teaching them Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu when the younger one gets older. Like rough housing, I think they will make great training partners for each other. This will be part of my "daddy physical play time" with them.
This is awesome. We strive to raise warrior girls
Haha priceless well done.
Thankfully my mother adopted a slogan when I was a young boy. "Are you bleeding? Are you dying? You'll be fine. Get back out there" We used to foster pitbulls as well, and the one we had got as a family pet loved me. I used to wrestle her in the backyard for hours. She would never hurt me on purpose. What a great soul.
My wife and myself aren’t blessed with kids but our nieces and nephew’s know when they come to our house it’s rough and tumble time we take them camping and fishing. We are there outside adventures people and they love it.
The wisdom you both share is an inspiration.
I saw it happening, and happy to say my wife was the first to see it. My son was kicked out of pre school for playing kill the zombie by himself. I don't think they cared for my response to them, as he was the only boy in class and had no other boy to play with. So at 5 years old, I gave him trigger time, I let him wrestle, I signed him up for Gracie, nerf guns, teaching him tactics, and most importantly he always came with me to the unit whenever there was any kind of event. We're helping him to embrace being a Christian man, making good decisions, and treating others with respect.
Rock on. Family is the foundation and fabric of society, and THIS will be the future.
The day comes sooner than you can imagine when your little boy makes you tap out!!! A great feeling but humbling.
I also wrestle with my little man (4y9m), I read to him before bed a small devotional text made for kids to bring some Bible lessons, we play with our dogs as well, barefoot whenever possible, we don't value small natural injuries treating him as a victim, etc.
I believe that raising boys as boys doesn't exclude or diminish the female role on family. On the contrary, it elevates and values everyone's roles, that we all are great and even greater doing together what each one is naturally intended to do.
Right on guys! Well-said! Very much needed in our society! My boys are now 30 & 28... They love Jesus, they love their families, they are rough, strong, gentle & kind! Now raising boys of their own! THANK YOU for your message! Pray for your kids!
DUDE THE GREAT ILLUSTRATED CLASSICS!!!! I HAD THEM ALL!! Now I'm sad. 😥I miss being a kid.
So much of what you guys said, struck so many chords inside of me. From the day I started to crawl, I was always a high energy kid who couldn’t sit still and was always on the move. Just like John’s wife said, I was put on medication and it was drilled into my mind from adults and peers, that it was not okay for me to be who I was. I needed to sit still and behave. For that, I hated school. I hated rules. I hated authority, and I rebelled against it with a passion. I grew up with the “trouble kid” reputation, and the police department knew me well. To some degree I believed what was taught to me, that something was wrong with me. My father was absent for most of my life, and when he was around, I hated it. He was emotionally abusive, and incredibly suppressive. I was always afraid to even move in fear of doing something wrong and making him angry. I was always innately aggressive and violent, and having that mixed in with all of the anger and frustration built inside of me, it generated a recipe for a hell raiser. Long story short, I learned about the Navy SEALs, and became helplessly obsessed. And I slowly began to understand my self, why I am the way that I am. And that it’s OKAY for me to be who I am. I just needed to harness it and channel it into something suitable. At the moment, I’m working through an injury and will be getting a SEAL Contract with the military sometime this year. John, I’ve been following your channel for quite some time now. I wish so badly that I could have had a father like you. You and your wife are beyond inspiring. Keep doing what you’re doing brother. I wish you and your family all the best!
I grew up wrestling and boxing with my dad. He also encouraged me to sleep outside, climb trees, play in the woods and our creek out in the back. I encouraged my son in the same way. Boys need to bleed (in a reasonable way) and rough house with one another. The pussifucation of American boys will lead to more issues and problems. Thank You both!
Great video. I think future generations will look back at the current de-masculinization and medication of males and think “what were they thinking?!” I do see that with our culture shifting toward a feminization of males, there’s also a counter-culture rising up of proper-masculinization where Dads and Moms teach their boys how to be men, and channel their tendencies for good. The scariest part of the feminization of boys, to me, is that you don’t see it happening in the countries that pose the biggest threats to our own down the line. There’s no feminization movement going on in China or Russia... 50 years from now we’d better have the right ideas in play, or there could be real trouble.
Mrs. Poet, you are not only beautiful, but you are a very intelligent woman! I agree with all of your thoughts about the way society has affected the rearing of our children, especially the boys! I have seen an ad on TV that declares that men have only a fraction of the testosterone that their fathers and grandfathers had. I believe that statement, and I think it is , at least partially, an effect of modern day women, through societal pressure, trying to be so assertive, while at the same time trying to subdue that trait in men and boys! Let us get back to NORMALCY in our lives. Round pegs in round holes, square pegs in square holes. Thank you for your very important message to all of us!
Loved this video! Here in South Africa we are still firm believers in outside play. We have three kids, one daughter and two boys. The oldest of our boys name means young warrior so we try and raise him to live up to it. At this stage it is still very easy, to try and achieve this we apply the following...dirt, mud, sticks, falling, climbing, running, wrestling, biking, bare feet, you get the point. I heard a great saying once it goes something like this, the definition of a 4 year old boy is ‘dirt that moves!’ This is how it should be!
Thanks for the great channel! You guys have a great day!
Mr. and Mrs. Poet,
thank you both so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences as "young parents".
My wife and I have a grown son (27) that we raised the best we knew how. No means no,
play outside/in the woods, wrestle, be courteous, polite and respectful, that there will be
consequences for every action and most of all accountability. We certainly failed many times
in many areas but, the greatest reward is to have people that meet him, know him, work with
him all say he is a "good young man". All of what you both said is so very true today. We desperately
need boys to be raised and taught how to be "good young men".
I very much appreciate you taking the time to make and share this video.
Be safe!
Randy
Aaand i still can't tell who is prettier. It's like a video for GQ.
hahahahaha
They are a gorgeous couple & so fun to listen to.
I have 3 boys, 9,7 and 2. Our motto is love God, love others, and stand up for the weak. We wrestle, nerf gun wars, shoot BB guns and bows. I want them to learn real masculinity is being tender and caring when needed and ferocious as a lion when needed. We are made in Gods image and have both of these qualities. As fathers let's bring out the best in our boys
5:48 Second boy takes tactical advantage and sets up counter ambush. Well done, Kiddo.
Some of the books our 4 sons and 1 daughter have really loved were:
Huckleberry finn, treasure island, the lonesome gods (Louis l'amour) the virginian. The bronze bow, Carry on Mr Bowditch, Farmer Boy (little house on the prairie series. It's amazing for teaching responsibility to chores, hard work etc.) Robinson Crusoe is also amazing. I think between my wife (of 30 years) and I we've read hundreds of books to our children. We decided at the start that the television wouldnt have a place in our family plan and so we have never been a TV family. I think that and reading the scriptures every night as a family has been what held us together.
With out strong men we have a weak nation. Great video. Love you guys...
Unfortunately I'm afraid that has been the goal all along
I don’t think it’s totally just because they’re raised by a single mom. I think it’s because the mom is not allowing them to be boys. My son was never raised by his father... just me. His father was a no go but because my son didn’t want to be like his father and after some mistakes my son made and having learned hard lessons from, he grew to become a manly man.
He is now the father of two boys (one is soon to be born). I’m glad he’s had two sons to start off with because the world needs more manly men! Growing up and as a young man he managed to find men to pattern himself after. He’s also not afraid to be compassionate which to me is also a sign of a strong man. He managed to develop his own business with his own efforts and no one else’s help-that’s a man for you.
I think most of all that it is by Gods grace and His Fatherly help that my son turned out the way he did. Remember God helps the fatherless... if they let Him.
Good job mom/dad! You should be proud, and I don’t think they were saying you mom’s caint do it, just some of these dads need to step up, man up and be a dad, I’ve raised two boys who didn’t have dads and the moms weren’t good mothers, and some of the moms need to let/ help boys be boys. Anyway good job on you.
danny mccraw thank you! I am his Mom! Stories I could tell with that title alone. 🙂
Such an important conversation to be having right now. Thank you two for putting this together.
I'm a pediatric therapist and I completely agree with what you guys are saying. We are seeing so many kiddos with "ADHD" and lack of social skills do to kids not being able to be kids! Praying for our boys and our nation.
John and Mrs. Poet your sons will grow up to become great Men
Boys need to be boys you guys rock
Another fantastic video for the family! I shared this with both of my daughters who are raising boys.
As a father and elementary school teacher (5th grade), this is spot on! I love the time with my son outside, nerf battles, wrestling, and being rough. And yes, my daughter takes part of these activities sometimes too! As a teacher, I see the need for more opportunities for boys especially to be out of there seats, to be building or using materials hands on, and more time to use teammwork. Thankfully our school still has outside recess so that all of our kids get time to run around! Just know there are some men in your schools that are doing our best with these challenges. Thanks for all you do!
I’m 24 and from South Georgia as a child me and my friends use to get in “gun fights” with bb guns I still have one lodged in my hand😂 it’s an absolute miracle nobody lost an eye because we did not have eye protection 😂😂
rick toretto I had to squeeze one out of my face like a pimple 😭😭😭😭
Great story, Rick. I bet if you were to take a survey of the commenters on this channel, there would be near 100% that have either (at least) one BB still embedded or scars from one or more. It's a rite of passage from boy to manhood :)
@@oregonoutback7779 we used airsoft guns. now you cant even get those anymore! you need to be 18+ to buy them..... ffs
You'll shoot your eye out kid! Ho ho hoo!
@@oregonoutback7779 -- Pulling the BB's out was the cool part.
Bringing up Boys by Dobson is a very good book as well. Great video!
My and my wife watched this together and we loved it!! Please keep this coming 🙌🏼
My wife and I really enjoy your husband and wife team videos. We to are trying to raise young warriors. The wife and I just look at each other and smile because our philosophies on everything are mirrored. Your videos on family aren't as much for our education as they are our edification. It's nice to see a young marriage thiving under God, family, and guns in that order. You guys please keep doing what you're doing. We are a warrior poet household. My day isn't complete until I've had what my wife calls my warrior poet fix. Mostly the tough guy gun training stuff! The family stuff is awesome guys! God is really using you so keep rockin it!
My mother said the worst time to have a son is 18 years before a war... Well guess what, this is a new kind of war
Today logic, reason and philosophy is just as necessary as heart, muscle and steel. We need to be able to win fights and debates.
@dar'man beskar Ordo so true. I posted this quote on another one of John's videos about mindset (the main reason why warrior poet society is one of the few "gun" channels I watch religiously), but it seems relevant here too.
"Any society that separates its scholars from its warriors will have is thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." -Thucydides
They're two sides of the same coin. Inseparable.
@dar'man beskar Ordo "debate or arguments are just immaterial conflict." Perfectly worded. Reminds of Clausewitz.
How did you get such a good woman to love you. I have one too. Mine lost a bet 40 years ago and married me. What’s her excuse? LOL! We raised one boy and one girl. Son is with FD, 14 years. Daughter is a stay at home mom. I am retired PD and glad to see and here someone (couple) see it too! Thank You as a couple. LOVE you guys! Steve Schmidt
My sequence of events when viewing a Warrior Poet Society video:
1. Click like button
2. Watch video
3. Fancy myself a clairvoyant the rest of the day
You and Mrs. Poet do great work John. "We must be men that women can trust, that children can trust, and that God can trust". Keep up the good work and God bless!
I think this is the best video I’ve ever seen by you. My daughters are 8 and 7mos and I pray to God they meet men like your sons will be one day. Seeing two parents of boys, co-parent so well while teaching them these things is an answered prayer. Learning to shoot is mechanical and may save your life but in the mean time, while we’re not gun fighting (every day in life just about), we need to be humans. Fantastic video!
Really glad to see conservative minded patriots like you and your wife on our side. God bless the people fighting to keep us free and passing our founded principles on to our children.
No wonder you fell in love with Mrs.Poet.
Another good job
Thank you both....
I'm a Maryland police officer and a new dad. My son is 7 months old and before this video came out my wife and I had no more than 3 or 4 days ago were again discussing the current state or nation is in and what it's going to be like raising our son. I support this message 100 percent. Very well put. God, family, country.
God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service, and stay safe out there.
What America needs is more of this!! God bless both of you and your young warriors!!
Let boys be boys!
I think everyone should read Wild at Heart.
What's it about?
Hex o2 Raising boys to be... Wild at Heart.
Great book
By John Eldridge?
Gilbert Craven That’s the one.
Nailed it, what blessed children you all will raise! Love, rough housing, quality time, discipline and faith!
I have 3 boys 11, 5 and 1 and we live so similar to you guys!
I wish more people were like this.
Jordan Peterson say it's important for boys to wrestle for the growing developement
Just like any advice, 1 uses what they think is good, an discard the rest
Tryingto Begood I’m not sure you’re actually getting what JP’s talking about. How much have you listened to? I’ve listened to hours and hours, including his Biblical lectures, etc. I haven’t taken away any of what you’re describing from what he says...? I’ve personally found everything he says to be true. His archetype studies are dead on. His dismantlement of Marxism is dead on. His “clean your room” remarks are taken from universal truths, which the Bible also mentions - which puts it as “get the plank out of your own eye before getting the speck out of your neighbors eye”. His point is focus on getting your own life in order before trying to fix the world.
Obviously you can have your own opinion, but I feel like you’re missing the deeper meanings in his words.
It's all about the Shawmen
awesome video, boss. My first boy will be here in April and I couldn't be more excited to see him learn and grow. thanks for your insights. I always learn so much from your content. keep on keepin on!
One word CAMPING
it's family bonding thru shared crisis.
Something always went wrong and we had to survive TOGETHER.
So many memories and now there are grandkids.
It's ok to be a white alpha male that is masculine.
No, it isn't necessarily bad to be an Alpha Male depending on what that is supposed to mean and who says it. Don't worry about being alpha, worry about being a good man. Be a man who is worthy of leadership? "Alpha Male" is only a catch phrase.
Alpha males dont have to say its ok to be an alpha male.
Don't worry about being an alpha. Don't worry about if you are a good man. Others will tell you if you are good or not. You don't get to label yourself. Just try not to suck. Do your best and don't fuck it up. The rest will handle itself.
Don't be a soy boy
@@darklordbobSmoke I can get on board with the sentiment
I disagree with your claim of not being “subject matter experts”. Yes you are, by being experienced parents.
About time someone spoke up. We don’t have kids but we were taught to work, hunt, and learn how to fix things. We spent our time outside getting into trouble but when dad whistled, you made a be-line home.
I'm only 15 and yet I see it all around me, I make a comment about camping and hear a cacophony of things such as "I've never been," most of the angrier people my age weren't allowed to fight siblings or any of that, it just makes no sense to me, happy to know there will still be some kids who grow up the right way.
NACHOOOOOOOOOOO LIEBREEEE
_No! No! In this house we don't wrestle! If we have a problem, we drink soy and talk about our feelings!_
Hey now, talking about your feelings is extremely important. Men still need to be sensitive enough to be empathetic and be able to sympathize with people. Otherwise you will have a bunch of roided out assholes who think violence solves everything.
Fatherlessness has been close to my heart. Being a good father is very important to me. Thank you for this message. Desperately needed in this time. Mrs. Poet hit the nail on the head regarding the war on boys. Thank you both for standing up.
Homeschooling...hadn't planned on it but here we are 4 years later and we absolutely love it! My husband and I would love to hear you talk more about how and why you homeschool.
I LOVE that your wife has these beliefs! Praise god that there are still good down home Americans that will raise their kids “the old fashioned way”!!!! Now people are just raising Beta soy boys! Thanks for saying this!
I don't have kids, but I have two nephews. I love them to death, and I'm doing my best to help teach them to be strong, young, Godly men! To be compassionate towards others, but strong and unwavering in their faith and beliefs.
Just watched this with my wife. That unstructured time outdoors is so crucial! Last child in the woods talks about children being exposed to acceptable risk and how important that is for development. So true! What better place to take risks than wrestling with dad or sword fighting with sticks or climbing a tree or throwing dirt clod grenades? Thanks for your awesome content!
Remarkably sensible for an army guy.
We have opted for a Montessori is a method of education . Lots of wrestling. Pets, lots of time out doors, fishing, walking, swimming, climbing, exploring and church. Very limited screen time, lots of time as family.
Keep up the good work. Thanks.
WCW lol. Going way back
New new new world order... 4 life!
I think it's important for kids to have those "fights" as well. In a way being tapped on the mats, teaches them humility and how to handle stress as well. It's so important.
Love what you both had to say. Couldn’t agree more. This is one thing that led my wife and I to home school our kids. I know that’s not for everybody, but it what we chose. With the firearms, we’ve found that as soon as they show any interest in the gun to to begin teaching proper handling and safety.
Man this is the best video I've seen in a long time. Me and my friends talk about this all of the time. I'm glad somebody with a platform finally came out and said it. Respect
I love your channel for what both of you bring. The world needs more, so keep it coming!
You guy's make great points. Being engaged from the start is the big thing. Reading together is one of the best early learning activities. Playing in the Nerf battle, instead of just watching. When he asks you to buy him a toy sword, suggest the two of you
make one together. Teaching him to use power tool so he can make the sword.
Limit screen time, My son at 16 still doesn't have a smart phone. He will get one after he earns his driver's
license. His older sister didn't get one until after she earned her driver license. She is now a second year Midshipmen.
They both started shooting at the same time, she at 15 and he was 12. It was when they became interested in
shooting. Both were / are home schooled. If you are looking to home school, the Well Trained Mind is a great place to start.
Respect from South Africa to both Mr & Mrs Poet of a great job of raising those future warriors.
My 13 year old and 6 year old both do BJJ and MMA. They also have hearts of gold and would never hurt any one. Great boys. Each shoot a rifle and the older can handle a pistol. Thank God we home school!