# Is the Manosphere Teaching Your Son to Hate Women? How Parents Can Respond

An episode of [Parenting Teenagers Untangled](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1601611493), 22 Apr 2026, 35 min.

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Ask Rachel anything “Is my son secretly being taught to hate women?” If you’ve ever heard your boy casually repeat a line from Andrew Tate… seen him disappear into his room with his phone… or wondered what on earth he’s absorbing on TikTok and YouTube, this episode is for you. The manosphere is grooming boys to believe women are the enemy—and most parents don’t even realise it’s happening. In this conversation, I’m joined by teacher and author of Unmasking the Manosphere, Matt Pinkett to unpack how these ideas hook our sons, how they show up at home and in school, and—most importantly—how you can respond without shutting your boy down or pushing him further into that world. Toolkit: Checklist of How to Talk to Your Boys Matt Pinkett Conflict resolution skills Looksmaxxing Original Manosphere episode Talking to your teen about pornography The expert on talking about pornography Support the show Please hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits. Find all the tips from the episode on Substack: My email teenagersuntangled@gmail.com My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me Instagram Facebook

## Chapters

- 0:00 “Parenting Teens Through the Manosphere: Signs Your Son Is Being Influenced (and How to Respond)”
- 1:27 What Is the Manosphere? A Teacher Explains
- 2:58 Early Warning Signs Your Teen Son Is Being Influenced
- 3:55 ‘Looksmaxing’ vs Healthy Self‑Improvement in Teen Boys
- 6:59 Why the Manosphere Feels So Attractive to Teenage Boys
- 8:12 Algorithms, TikTok, YouTube and How Fast Misogyny Reaches Teens
- 9:42 Misogyny in Schools: What Teachers Are Seeing Now
- 12:48 Porn, Violence and Teen Sex Expectations
- 16:56 Banter or Radicalisation? Using Critical Thinking with Your Teen
- 22:31 What Parents Should Avoid: Punishment, Panic and Shutting Boys Down
- 27:29 Should We Talk to Girls About the Manosphere and Incels?
- 30:19 Why Gender Equality Helps Boys’ Mental Health, Safety and Sex Lives
- 31:37 How to Model Respectful Relationships at Home for Teens
- 32:52 Final Reassurance: Most Teen Boys Are Capable of Nuance and Change
- 34:04 How to Contact Matt and Rachel for School Talks and Parenting Support

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