Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has sparked controversy with his claim that single mothers are unable to raise boys into “proper men” without a male influence
In an interview, Jim argued that women are naturally nurturing and loving, but lack the ability to discipline and shape boys into strong men.
He suggested that single mothers seek the help of a trusted male figure, such as a brother, father, or mentor, to provide the necessary guidance and discipline to raise a boy into a man.
Jim said: “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. There has to be a male presence in it [raising a boy child].
“Because women are naturally built to nurture, to love. And then what you’re going to raise is a very weak man? He is going to be everything like the men that left you. You need somebody that would discipline him, tell him ‘No’ as often times as possible, and put him in the grind,”
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This is a lie! When my father died, my mother single-handedly raised 5 of us-3 boys and 2 girls. Today, my brothers are all gentlemen doing well in their marriage and in life. You can’t even know we were raised by a single mum. We lost our dad when my mum was only 29 years old. More like a baby raising babies! but today, we are all doing excellently well!
It can only be God. Congratulations
@ dolapo you are very correct in my opinion, single mothers raise the best men, they are always so caring, gentle, respect women, the difference is always glaring
Some of us, life throw us lime orange.
I got pregnant at the age of 24yrs for a man i thought truely love and adore me sadly he told me that another lady is also pregnant for him, i was truamalize all through my pregnancy. I gave birth and it took him 6months to come and see his child and he apologised and claimed he want to be in our lives again, i forgive him because my son need a father figure (lol). When my boy was 11months, his father’s friends start calling me that my child father told them we have broken up and i should moved on with my life, hah the next thing he started posting another woman on his social media.
I then decided to raise my child, i relocated to another state, rented an apartment inside the compound i stayed am the only single mother, very soon my neighbours started insulting me that i dont have a husband and my child is fatherless still yet i keep pushing on till my son clock 3yrs and i decided he should go and stay with my parents in the vilage while i focus in going back to school
I struggle to bounce back to life and channel my energy to every positivity of life. Early this year my brother and his wife starting making problem that i should come and take my child to his father that he has no right staying in the family house, My child will be 7yrs in few months. I have bring my son back to live with me in the city
My efforts to ensure my son has a father figure in his life has failed. Life has dealt with so many of us
You are on the right track,Lady..All the best in your endeavours. However, always remember that that boy will still look for his father eventually after all is said and done and nothing much you can do about it if you don`t wanna lose him, as well.
Do not over-pressure yourself,water will always finds its level, All will be well, eventually!