🚀 Episode 7 of The Modern Man Podcast 🚀What does it actually take to raise a good man?In this deeply personal episode, Hamza Idris sits down with his mum, Stella Idris, for an honest, reflective conversation about motherhood, values, discipline, faith, and responsibility.This is not a polished parenting manual.It’s a real conversation about sacrifice.Character.Integrity.And what mothers hope their sons carry into the world.From growing up in Nigeria to sending her only son abroad at 16, Stella shares the principles she believes shape boys into grounded, responsible men — and where modern parenting often loses its way.This episode is for sons.For parents.And for anyone reflecting on who helped shape the man they are today.🔑 What you’ll take from this episode:• The values that matter most when raising boys• Why integrity outlives talent and success• The danger of over-protecting male children• Responsibility, discipline, and emotional maturity• Cultural expectations of men and their hidden cost• When sons must stop blaming parents and grow💬 “If you don’t own anything in this life, own your integrity.”⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 A conversation worth having01:18 Introducing my mum, Stella Idris03:00 Sending a 16-year-old abroad05:56 Fear, prayer, and letting go07:35 Responsibility, discipline, and chores10:45 Integrity as a core value14:20 Leadership, urgency, and character15:22 When children are ready to leave home18:05 Parenting wins, struggles, and lessons20:34 Raising sons vs daughters today23:02 Healthy boundaries between mothers and sons25:40 Preparing boys for relationships29:10 Why male children are often neglected32:20 When adults must take responsibility35:18 Pressure, provision, and masculinity39:00 Discipline, values, and integrity45:00 Being present as a parent46:17 What she’s most proud of49:20 Final reflections and gratitude🎧 Listen & SubscribeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-man-podcast/id1784333559Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4v7TSM63Rhmdd4GxpUlIEaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tmm_pod?sub_confirmation=1Website: http://www.tmmpodcast.com🎙️ About The Modern Man PodcastHonest conversations about masculinity, mental health, work, faith, and the human experience.Less noise. More truth.#modernmanpodcast #motherandson #raisingmen #parentingboys #integrity #masculinity #familyvalues #emotionalmaturity #faithandlife #modernmasculinity