Why Men Need Better Role Models: The Andrew Tate Problem

Do we really need another blog post about Andrew Tate?

Yeah, we do. Because this shit matters.

Here’s the thing. Young men are lost. They’re scrolling through their phones, looking for answers. And who do they find? Andrew Tate.

Yep, that Andrew Tate. The guy who says stuff like “depression isn’t real” and “women belong in the home”. That guy.

But why? Why are young lads gravitating towards this toxic soup of misogyny and materialism?

It’s pretty simple, actually.

They’re looking for direction. For someone to tell them how to be a man in a world that seems to have forgotten what that means.

And Tate? He’s serving up simple answers on a silver platter. Get rich. Get ripped. Get women. Easy, right?

Wrong.

Here’s what’s really going on:

1. The mentor vacuum: There’s a big, gaping hole where positive male role models should be. And nature abhors a vacuum. So in steps Tate and his ilk.
2. The allure of the quick fix: Tate’s promising the world. Fast cars, fast money, fast women. It’s like junk food for the soul. Tastes great going down, but leaves you feeling empty and sick.
3. The echo chamber: Social media’s a bit shit, isn’t it? It amplifies the loudest voices, not necessarily the wisest ones.

So what’s the fallout? What happens when young men start chugging this toxic Kool-Aid?

1. They start seeing women as objects, not people.
2. They equate masculinity with aggression and dominance.
3. They chase material success at the expense of everything else.
4. They suppress their emotions, because “real men don’t cry”.
5. They end up lonely, angry, and wondering why they’re not happy despite “having it all”.

Shit, right?

But here’s the good news. We can fix this.

We need to step up. All of us. To be the mentors and role models these young men need.

What does that look like?

1. Vulnerability: Show them it’s okay to have feelings, to be unsure, to ask for help.
2. Respect: Demonstrate how to treat all people – regardless of gender, race, or background – with dignity.
3. Growth: Encourage learning, curiosity, and personal development.
4. Balance: Show them that success isn’t just about money or status. It’s about relationships, purpose, and leaving the world a bit better than you found it.

So, how do we find these better role models?

1. Look beyond social media. There’s a whole world out there.
2. Seek out local community leaders. The quiet heroes doing good work every day.
3. Read widely. Listen to diverse voices. Challenge your own assumptions.
4. Be critical. Question everything, especially the stuff that sounds too good to be true.
5. Be the change. If you can’t find the role model you need, become one.

Here’s the bottom line:

We’ve got one shot at this life. One chance to get it right. And following the Andrew Tates of the world? That’s not it.

We need to show young men a better way. A way that’s built on respect, empathy, and genuine connection.

Because at the end of the day, that’s what being a man – being a human – is all about.

It’s time to step up, lads. The world needs better men. And that starts with better role models.

Simple as that.