Why Our Boys Are Struggling And What We Can Do About It

This groundbreaking book explores the complex challenges facing boys today and offers practical solutions for parents, educators, and policymakers.

In Why Our Boys Are Struggling And What We Can Do About It, renowned author and researcher Richard Reeves takes a deep dive into the data on boys' well-being and paints a troubling picture.

Boys are falling behind girls in school, they are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health disFree Downloads, and they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors. Reeves argues that these problems are not simply the result of individual failures, but rather the result of systemic factors that are making it harder for boys to succeed.

Reeves identifies a number of factors that are contributing to boys' struggles, including:

• The decline of traditional male roles: In the past, boys were expected to be tough, stoic, and athletic. However, these traditional roles are no longer as valued in society, and boys who don't conform to them may feel lost and adrift.
• The rise of social media: Social media can be a great way for boys to connect with friends and learn new things. However, it can also be a source of cyberbullying and other negative experiences that can damage boys' self-esteem.
• The lack of positive male role models: Many boys do not have a strong male role model in their lives. This can make it difficult for them to learn how to be a man and to develop healthy relationships with women.

Reeves offers a number of practical solutions for parents, educators, and policymakers to address the challenges facing boys.

These solutions include:

• Encouraging boys to be more emotionally expressive: Boys are often taught to suppress their emotions, which can lead to problems with mental health. Parents and educators need to encourage boys to talk about their feelings and to seek help when they are struggling.
• Providing boys with more opportunities to succeed in school: Boys are more likely to succeed in school when they have access to high-quality education and when they are taught in a way that meets their needs. Parents and educators need to advocate for policies that support boys' education.
• Creating more positive male role models: Boys need to see positive male role models in their lives. Parents, educators, and policymakers can create more opportunities for boys to interact with positive male role models, such as through mentoring programs and community service projects.

Why Our Boys Are Struggling And What We Can Do About It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of boys.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing boys today and offers practical solutions for addressing these challenges. Reeves' insights are essential for parents, educators, and policymakers who want to help boys reach their full potential.

The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It

by Warren Farrell

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Language	:	English
File size	:	10758 KB
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In addition to the main text, ## Why Our Boys Are Struggling And What We Can Do About It also includes:

• A foreword by Michael Gurian, author of The Wonder of Boys
• An appendix of resources for parents, educators, and policymakers
• A discussion guide for book clubs

Why Our Boys Are Struggling And What We Can Do About It is available now from all major booksellers.

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The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It

by Warren Farrell

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10758 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	511 pages

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