The Boy Crisis
Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It
by Warren Farrell, Ph.D.; John Gray
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Pub Date Feb 26 2019 | Archive Date May 09 2022
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Description
What is the boy crisis?
It's a crisis of education. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent less likely than girls to meet basic proficiency in reading, math, and science.
It's a crisis of mental health. ADHD is on the rise. And as boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women.
It's a crisis of fathering. Boys are growing up with less-involved fathers and are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison.
It's a crisis of purpose. Boys' old sense of purpose—being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner—are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a "purpose void," feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification.
So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers and leaders worthy of our respect.
A Note From the Publisher
*** Check out Dr. Farrell's recent interview with Andrew Yang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQeTe0KBmc ***
Advance Praise
“The Boy Crisis brilliantly explores the challenges facing our sons—and everyone. The sections on ADHD, the role of mothering and fathering, and developing boys’ health intelligence are priceless and life-changing.” —Suzanne Somers
“Drs. Farrell and Gray frighten and enlighten us in their brilliant analysis, insights, wisdom, and practical solutions to The Boy Crisis . . . essential reading for every parent, teacher, and policy-maker.” —Philip Zimbardo, PhD, former president of the American Psychological Association and Stanford University professor
“It would be impossible to read this book and not become a better parent, teacher, or thought leader.” —Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781948836135 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Featured Reviews
Helena R, Reviewer
Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is a pretty good take on the social and educational difficulties boys are experiencing due to lack of reliable, consistent father figures, poorly set up school systems that do not adapt to a boys biological makeup and the often misleaded masculine social norms. I found the book informative and insightful. The last couple of chapters seemed a bit out of touch but otherwise a good resource for parents who want to understand the issues.
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