Every guy should read this

This is a brilliant book and I think all men and mothers who have boys should read it. We need to do better at not ignoring our boys. They need to be nurtured in stable environments with proper role models. Boys mature late. They need more support networks. I don’t know if you are aware of this, but male suicide is escalating at an alarming rate, especially among our veterans, because they feel disconnected and disposable.

Our boys have problems in reaching out for help from a very early age. If they get bullied at school, they are embarrassed to talk to anyone about it. They are expected to pull themselves up and lead, but there is little being done in schools and communities to teach them discipline and confidence. Boys and men hate being a burden to their families and communities.

The aggression we hear of is an important part of masculinity. We are a 200,000-year-old species, and it was a key characteristic our species depended on to survive when we did not have all these artificial insulation. It still is an important feature, whether it’s in achieving career goals, solving problems, competitive sports, blue collar jobs, military duties or emergency situations.

But they need to be trained on how to channel their aggression constructively. Shaming them for their biology will only teach them to self-loathing and isolation. When it’s not tuned properly, it could lead to tragedy.

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