Speaking in a recent interview, Iyke said boys need firm guidance from their fathers to become strong and independent, rather than being shielded from life’s challenges.

“A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t, you’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise a man properly.

“You need a male influence, go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any man that you trust.


To buttress his point, the actor narrated an incident involving his four-year-old son during a family holiday at a beach in the south of France.


According to him, his son was bullied by a group of white children who refused to let him leave with his own football after he had outplayed them.


Iyke said although the boy returned to him in tears, he refused to intervene and also stopped his wife from stepping in.


“That is the natural propensity of a woman, to go aid him. And I told her, ‘Don’t you dare come near him. This is a conversation between two men,’” he explained.


The actor disclosed that the boy later returned to confront the children, fought them off, and reclaimed his ball.


“I’ve never been more proud of him. That was the spoken understanding between us,” he said.
For Iyke, the incident underscored his belief in the role of fathers in shaping strong children.


“I’m not here to help you. I’m here to guide you, to protect you, to provide for you. The rest, you figure it out by yourself. And that’s what makes tough kids. That’s my idea of leadership,” he added.

Source: Punch