Gareth Southgate rails against rise of ‘callous toxic’ role models for young men – video

Sir Gareth Southgate has expressed his concern that ‘callous, manipulative and toxic influencers’ are taking the place of traditional father figures in society and contributing to mental health issues among young men. He believes the decline in communities and a lack of mentors – or ‘father figures’ – are causing more young men to become reluctant to talk or express their emotions. Southgate voiced concern that ‘this void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart’.