The Cornell 7 and the Failure of Modern Parenting

The Cornell 7 case has sparked national outrage. Seven fraternity members accused of sexual assault, disturbing allegations involving a group chat, and serious questions about how Cornell University and law enforcement responded.

But as two fathers, we have a different question: Where were the parents?

In Episode 90 of World's Greatest Dad, Neil Padover and Ali Khan confront one of the hardest questions in parenting: What does it actually mean to raise a good man?

Getting your kid into an Ivy League university is one thing. Raising a son who understands consent, respects women, and has the courage to stand up when his friends cross the line is something else entirely.

We unpack the Cornell 7 allegations and the larger culture surrounding them, from fraternity life and the normalization of "locker room talk" to Joe Rogan, Donald Trump, Matt Walsh, and the men whose words and actions influence the next generation.

We also discuss the responsibility of bystanders, the dangerous excuse of "boys will be boys," the difference between academic success and moral character, and how to talk to our own sons about consent, masculinity, and doing the right thing when nobody else will.

The question at the heart of this episode: Are we just interested in raising successful boys or are we committed to raising good men too?

If you're raising a son, we'd love to hear from you. How are you teaching him about consent, accountability, and respect?

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