Boys Adrift
The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men
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Allan Robertson
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Written by:
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Leonard Sax
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Why America's sons are underachieving, 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 20 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 20 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.
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- Jeff Alpaugh
- 2022-10-18
For parents = MUST READ
This is a must read for parents in the modern post-COVID world. Great tool to support your common sense and fight the poison of our culture.
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- Brandon
- 2018-09-18
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This book my wife and I listened to multiple times and found it very helpful. #Audible1
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- Omer Shehada
- 2024-10-18
All of it
This book is for everyone even if you don’t have boys . If your married it will help you you understand men.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-07-04
Great insights
It’s great to hear another perspective and explanations to why boys behave in the way they may.
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- Tracy
- 2019-05-09
Great book!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great, useful information! I have already made significant changes on how I'm parenting. No more violent video games for one! I knew it was having a negative effect, but this confirmed it and makes the decision so much easier to erase them from our library without guilt. I appreciate the simple easy to understand explanations. A big thank you to the author.
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- Sheeds
- 2023-07-24
So informational!
This book is transformational! I learned so much and can't wait to read even more from this author!
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