Raising a son today feels fundamentally different from previous generations. The rigid definitions of what boys “should” be are softening, and creativity is no longer boxed in by gender expectations. Growing up in a home where style and self-expression were part of everyday life, Tyler absorbed the idea that fashion is a form of storytelling. It’s no surprise that his jewelry business reflects that influence. He thinks not only about how something looks, but how it makes people feel, an approach rooted in empathy as much as aesthetics.
I also see a broader cultural shift in how young men view their futures. For Tyler and many of his peers, the path isn’t strictly linear. College is still valuable, but it doesn’t always come first. There’s a growing confidence in gaining real-world experience, building ventures, and learning through doing. As a parent, that shift can feel daunting, but it’s also incredibly exciting. Tyler isn’t turning away from education; he’s simply choosing to follow opportunity when it appears, trusting that learning can happen in many ways.