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Dear Son, There's Only Now | Ep 186 | The Dear Son, Show
Episode 186
Friday, 8 May, 2026
Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.Dear Son: The Time Is Now (Parents & Young Men, Don’t Wait)Hosts Jey Blac and D Johns use a birthday call with a 20-year-old son—turning into a repeated condom and responsibility talk—to stress that if parents are asking “when is the time,” it’s already time. They discuss how rapid shifts in technology, especially AI, make “in my day” advice ineffective unless parents first understand their kids’ perspective, stay relatable, and anchor them to enduring principles and morality. The conversation warns against procrastination, overreliance on convenience, and letting social media “crowds” define truth or personal value, emphasizing that being overlooked doesn’t reduce worth. They challenge parents to act now, communicate without judgment, hold standards at home, and consider “at what cost” when chasing speed, money, or new tools.00:00 Birthday Talk and Condoms01:20 Welcome to Dear Son Show02:29 Setting the Theme Time Is Now05:00 How to Talk Urgency11:19 Parents Behind the Curve15:09 Release Them to Thrive18:45 Be an Anchor to Principles25:21 At What Cost of AI26:37 Crowds Likes and Value31:45 Stay Your Course Timeless35:37 Falling Behind Fast36:44 AI Dependency Spiral37:50 From Enhancements to Necessities40:24 Who Holds the Plug41:09 Only Now Matters42:44 Procrastination Costs46:48 Time Allocation Skills48:40 Parenting Accountability56:10 Family Familiarity Trap01:00:24 Hard Talks With Sons01:06:40 At What Cost01:07:19 Final Thanks and Signoff#fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk Channel Focus Areas:“What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”“How to Be a Better Father”“Father Son Relationship Advice”“Mistakes Fathers Make”“Lessons Every Man Should Learn”Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:1. subscribe to the channel, 2. turn on the notifications,3. like this video, 4. leave a comment, and5. share this content with someone who needs it.The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: Shop DSN Merch: https://dear-son-merch.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dear-son-show Love Kisha J Studios: https://lovekishaj.com My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copyLet’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma3. Help through telling stories of it all“Better Man. Better Father.”The Dear Son, Network ®Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
