Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (973 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072MQZLS5 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 437 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Not a lot of practical advice This book has a lot scientific research but not much in the way of practical advice on how to help your child.. "This book is a great book to understand some of the struggles our boys" according to Hannah. This book is a great book to understand some of the struggles our boys are facing. There aren't a ton of solutions to the problems in this book (or at least not for those of us in rural areas with fewer schooling options) but understanding is a huge. help,. "be prepared to be blown away" according to Janeee. Don't begin reading this book unless you're prepared to change the way you think. Dr. Sax makes a compelling case for the endangered future of this generation of boys and young men, without bringing in a religious/moral right-wing agenda. This is psychology and sociology, not politics. First, you'll get a clear understand
The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. Something scary is happening to boys today. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. Now, Dr. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his video game than about finishing his homework. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother, Justin, is goofing off. 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. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere 20 years ago. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies that educators have found effective in reengaging these boys at school as well as handy tips for parents about everything