In a world that cries out for equality, empathy, and new ways of being, many women face a colossal challenge: raising emotionally healthy, responsible, and respectful boys .
Whether as mothers, aunts, grandmothers or caregivers, we are not just raising children, we are shaping the men of the future .

As a mother of two wonderful boys and a psychologist, I've experienced the challenges of raising children in this age of information overload. I've tried to apply the principles I share here, with the intention of raising men who are responsible to themselves, their families, and their communities.

How to raise children without repeating past patterns?

How can we raise a child so that he doesn't inherit the violence, emotional silence, or inequality that have so often become normalized? How can we do this when traditional models of masculinity are crumbling?

For decades, being a man was synonymous with being dominant, a provider, emotionally closed off, "the one with the last word".
Today, that's no longer enough. Nor is it healthy.
New generations need role models who value tenderness, vulnerability, equality, and dialogue.

She treated many adult men who never had the space to express their feelings. This makes them more prone to anxiety, emotional detachment, or violence. That's why those of us raising children today have a great opportunity to cultivate emotional intelligence in our children, enabling them to connect with others through respect.

Educating with care and firmness

Educating is not just about correcting, it's about transforming the emotional root of parenting.
It is about teaching how to identify emotions, name them, express them respectfully, and empathize with others.

Being firm is not the same as being authoritarian.
That is, saying "no" with love shows the way and follows it. It's a pedagogy of care: caring for their heart, their character, and their relationships .

Key points for conscious parenting

🔹 Childrearing should not fall solely on the mother .
Although many women do it alone, it shouldn't be that way. The male figure also matters—not as a symbol of authority—but as a model of a new way of being a man.

🔹 More role models, more emotional security.
Parents, uncles, grandparents, teachers, or mentors should be present. This is how identity is built, the emotional burden is shared, and upbringing is enriched.

Men for a New World

The 21st century needs men who share household chores, practice active fatherhood, respect all identities, and are committed to the common good.
And that is taught at home , with real conversations, games, books, affection and limits.

Raising a child who isn't afraid to be sensitive, who knows that respect is non-negotiable, and who understands that power lies not in dominating, but in caring... is sowing the seeds of a better world.

By Sumara Benítez

Bachelor's degree in Psychology