It’s not easy undoing the emasculation being done to boys by the schools. Raising a boy to live in the 1940’s in the 2000’s will not end well for the boy, UNFORTUNATELY.
you don’t do this crap to a five year old. If dad is such a hot shot football expert he ought to be out there running with him. This isn’t raising a strong son. This is flat out abusive and I hope his wife gives him an ear full