By Forbes, 11/21/24 “…It’s a tough time to be a boy in America. According to the American Institute for Boys and Men, boys on average start school academically behind girls and remain that way throughout their schooling. They graduate high school at lower rates than girls and, if they do graduate, are more likely to READ MORE
Category: Socialization of Boys
Boys and men are struggling locally and globally
By Broad and Liberty, 11/25/24 “…“Issues such as educational disparities, mental health crises, workplace fatalities, and biases in the criminal justice system profoundly affect the quality of life and opportunities available to men. Men’s Equality Month aims to shed light on these issues and foster a more balanced and equitable society for everyone.”…” Read the READ MORE
Introducing Our New Oh, Boy!™ Campaign
By The Boys Initiative “…The Oh, Boy!™ Campaign by The Boys Initiative highlights an often-overlooked issue: the challenges boys and young men face in today’s society. This video underscores the pressing need to recognize and tackle the systemic barriers hindering boys’ and young men’s ability to reach their full potential. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1Sh–Pl0o
Young men are falling behind
By Washington Examiner, 08/01/24 “…Men make up the majority of “deaths of despair,” such as alcohol poisoning, while male drug overdose deaths are more than twice as common as female overdose deaths. Moreover, the suicide rate among men is four times higher than among women. Academically, things are similarly bad. Men earn less than half READ MORE
It’s Time to Man Up and See a Doctor
By Web MD, 09/17/24 “…“We’re taught from an early age to internalize everything,” noted Stephens. “So-called real men don’t seek out mental health [care].”But McDermott warned that this type of rigidity tends to backfire. “Medical issues are exacerbated by psychological problems, and vice versa,” he said. “The connection between depression and diabetes is a classic READ MORE
Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures
By The Conversation, 09/20/24 “…In a recent study we conducted on 75 new and expectant Black fathers, they spoke of the need to address individual and collective trauma. This, they said, would ultimately help support their families. But they said resources to help men with their mental health are often unavailable or very limited. …” READ MORE
Loneliness Is On the Rise & Teen Boys Are Feeling It. Here Are 6 Ways Parents Can Help
By SheKnows 09/10/24 “…For teen boys, the problem can be especially fraught. “Teen boys face stigma and societal expectations when it comes to emotional vulnerability,” Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, chief medical officer at The Jed Foundation (JED), a teen emotional health and suicide prevention nonprofit, tells SheKnows. “They’re discouraged from reaching out to form closer connections READ MORE
Harry Remer: Better care of boys, reduce school shootings
By Gazette, 09/12/24 “…I’m a psychotherapist, and the young students my colleagues and I work with can have very high levels of anxiety about school shootings. The vast majority of youth gun violence is perpetrated by boys. It’s crystal-clear that we as a nation are not serving them well. The wonderful improvements for girls in READ MORE
To Asia and back: Nelson College principal all-in for all-boys education
By Stuff, 09/06/24 “…Men continued to lead statistics around suicide, incarceration and unemployment, Washington said. Increased use of social media and exposure to online influencers could particularly affect boys, who were still learning about risk-taking behaviour, he said. …” Read the entire article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350401281/asia-and-back-nelson-college-principal-all-all-boys-education
Gender Nonconformity in Play Linked to ASD and Behavioral Problems
By Neuroscience News, 08/28/24 A new study reveals that gender nonconforming play behavior in 7-year-olds is associated with increased behavioral difficulties, including autistic traits in girls and peer relationship issues in boys. Researchers analyzed data from 718 children in Sweden, finding that masculine play in girls and feminine play in boys were linked to READ MORE