Being a father is one of the greatest blessings a man can have.
It’s also one of the most important responsibilities you’ll ever carry.
There’s no handbook for raising strong, capable young men in today’s world.
No step-by-step manual for helping your son develop discipline, confidence, and a solid moral compass.
And if you didn’t grow up with a strong male role model, you’re figuring this out in real time.
Look, I’ve been able to raise a pretty level-headed and confident son.
And looking back, I can tell you, you don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to be present, engaged, and committed to becoming the man you want your son to become.
Look, you don’t have to do this alone.
And you sure as hell don’t need to pretend you’ve got it all figured out.
If you’re trying to lead your son the right way, but feel unsure at times, that’s normal.
Here are 3 simple things that helped me become a better father, and they might help you:
- Ask Real Men for Real Advice
If you see a man raising a strong son, ask him how.
Not Instagram advice. Real life.
“Hey, I respect how you show up for your boy. Got any lessons you’ve learned the hard way?”
That one question can open a door to years of wisdom.
- Read What Most Dads Won’t
You don’t have to guess your way through fatherhood.
Three books that helped shape how I raise my son:
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
The Way of Men by Jack Donovan
Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis
That last one is what inspired me to create the Squire Program.
Because boys don’t become men just by getting older.
They become men when their fathers lead them there.
- Stop Doing It Alone
You’re not meant to carry this alone.
Find men who are also committed to raising strong, resilient young leaders.
Men who call each other up, not out.
If you’re reading this, you’re already doing more than most.
You give a sh!t. And that matters.
Your son doesn’t need a flawless dad.
He needs a father who’s all-in. Who’s willing to grow. Who leads from the front.
So keep going.
Show him what strength looks like.
Show him what consistency looks like.
Show him what being a man really means.
You got this.
Talk soon,
Bedros Keuilian
P.S. We’ve got a few Squire Programs classes coming up soon.
It’s a one-day father and son rite of passage designed to help you lead your son into manhood with strength, clarity, and purpose.