'I want to be part of the antidote': Jim Chapman on masculinity and raising the next generation

June 18, 2026 - 17:59

In a candid conversation ahead of Father's Day, YouTuber and author Jim Chapman shared his thoughts on modern masculinity and the responsibility of raising the next generation. Speaking to Grazia, Chapman reflected on how becoming a father changed his perspective on what it means to be a man in today's world.

"I want to be part of the antidote," Chapman said, referring to the toxic versions of masculinity he sees online and in society. He explained that he feels a deep sense of duty to model a healthier, more emotionally open version of manhood for his children. Rather than repeating the patterns of the past, he wants his kids to grow up seeing a father who is vulnerable, present, and unafraid to show feelings.

Chapman also discussed the role of social media in shaping young minds. As someone who built a career online, he is acutely aware of the pressures and pitfalls that come with digital life. He emphasized the importance of real-world connection and conversation over curated online personas.

The interview touched on the challenges of balancing work and family, but Chapman remained focused on the long-term goal: raising children who feel safe, seen, and free to become whoever they want to be. For him, that is the true measure of success as a father.