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Boys Adrift

The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men

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Publisher Description

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Collapse of Parenting, a powerful explanation why America's sons are falling behind, and what we can do about it

Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework.

In Boys Adrift, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication.

GENRE
Health, Mind & Body
RELEASED
2016
June 28
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
352
Pages
PUBLISHER
Basic Books
SELLER
Hachette Digital, Inc.
SIZE
1.6
MB

Customer Reviews

Preaching singer ,

Must read for every person

I really enjoyed this book! It was very eye opening about how boys are struggling and how to make their lives better. I HIGHLY recommend that every parent read this book. And I HIGHLY recommend that everyone who works or volunteers with children read this book!

Leafa Kirigaya ,

Boys are different

This book helped me understand my boys better. I’m very overprotective. This book helped me realize I’m not letting my boys be boys and that playing video games is not at all a safer alternative to sports and playing outside. Also, it helped me understand ADHD better. Two of my boys are diagnosed with it and the book was very informative about it.

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