cover of episode Fathers Under Attack with Alec Lace from First Class Fatherhood | The Vivek Show

Fathers Under Attack with Alec Lace from First Class Fatherhood | The Vivek Show

2023/4/5
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Truth with Vivek Ramaswamy

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In this thought-provoking episode, Vivek Ramaswamy and Alec Lace, host of First Class Fatherhood, explore the escalating crisis of fatherlessness in America. They discuss Alec's background as a railroad mechanic, father, and advocate for fatherhood, and cover topics such as the stigma around stay-at-home parents and the impact of fatherlessness on society. The conversation delves into the consequences of this crisis on communities, the corruption in the family court system, and the potential solutions to address these issues. With powerful insights and personal anecdotes, Alec and Vivek shed light on the urgent need for change in the way society views and supports fathers.

 

00:07:10 - 25% of American families without a father

00:07:40 - Fatherlessness triples since 1950s

00:08:50 - 70% fatherlessness in African-American community

00:09:52 - Fatherlessness rates in Hispanic and Caucasian communities

00:10:03 - Asian American community's low fatherlessness rate

00:10:45 - Prisons filled with young men from fatherless homes

00:12:42 - Corruption in the family court system

00:13:57 - Disparity in prison sentencing between men and women

00:15:55 - Impact of the feminist movement on family values

00:17:12 - Governor Ron DeSantis' fatherhood initiative bill

00:20:42 - 85% of kids in juvenile detention from fatherless homes

00:21:22 - Making fatherhood cool and promoting positive examples

00:22:36 - Changing the mindset around starting a family

00:23:46 - Rebuilding self-confidence in America through fatherhood

00:25:35 - Importance of positive role models

00:26:17 - Advice for single moms to find a father figure

00:27:19 - Helping kids without fathers through mentoring and coaching

00:29:48 - Addressing deadbeat dads and cultural shifts

00:33:11 - Pro-life stance and interview with Father Frank Pavone

00:38:22 - Connection between fatherlessness and sexualization of society

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