Author Chimamanda Adichie has shared her approach to parenting, revealing her efforts to raise her twin boys with values that promote respect and gender equality.
In an interview with the BBC’s Emma Barnett, Adichie spoke about toxic masculinity and the role parents play in shaping the attitudes of young boys.
She explained that she is raising her sons to understand that they are not entitled to a woman’s body, stressing the importance of instilling these lessons from a young age.
The writer, who welcomed her twins last year but kept the news private until recently, pointed out that while girls today have strong female role models, boys often lack positive male figures to look up to.
She expressed concern that many young boys are influenced by harmful ideas, which she believes could change if more good men actively present themselves as role models.
Adichie, known for her feminist advocacy and books like We Should All Be Feminists, believes that masculinity can evolve in a way that aligns with equality.
She stated that people shape culture and have the power to redefine masculinity in a way that supports fairness and respect for all.
Her latest book, Dream Count, was released on March 4, 2025.
She admitted that becoming a mother temporarily affected her ability to write, as pregnancy brought changes that she had not fully anticipated.
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