Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has sparked debate after stating that a single mother cannot raise a boy into a “proper man” without the presence of a male figure.
The actor made the claim during an interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, where he argued that women need the assistance of men to raise boys into strong and disciplined men.
“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, your father, or any man that you trust. There has to be a male presence in raising a boy,” Iyke said.
He added that women are naturally nurturers, but without a male influence, a boy may grow up weak. According to him, discipline, boundaries, and firm guidance are best provided by male figures.
“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 will discipline him, tell him ‘No’ as often as possible, and put him in the grind,” the actor emphasised.
The comments have since stirred mixed reactions, with many questioning traditional gender roles in parenting.
