Andrew Reiner: What Boys Need

Boys need support, not disdainIn June 2024, Andrew Reiner, author of Better Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity That Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency, published an article entitled “Our culture’s trashing of boys & men is having toxic consequences.”In this episode, he and Jen discuss what boys need & we can best support boys.Takeaways:Boys need support, not disdain.Cultural perceptions of masculinity can be harmful.Media often portrays boys negatively.Boys are falling behind in education.It’s important to understand boys’ emotional needs.Parents and educators play a crucial role.Challenging traditional masculinity is necessary.Creating safe spaces for boys is essential.Engaging boys in education requires new approaches.Researching boys’ experiences is vital for change.Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode:andrewreinerauthor.com –– Andrew’s websiteAndrew Reiner: Building Boys’ Mental Health & Resiliency — ON BOYS episodeBetter Boys, Better Men: The New Masculinity that Creates Greater Courage and Emotional Resiliency, by Andrew ReinerThe Trouble with Boys Isn’t Boys — article by AndrewYoung, Male, & Adrift — article by AndrewBoys are Great shop — boy-affirming merch!Sponsor Spotlight: Hello FreshGet 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/FreeONBOYS  Sponsor Spotlight: IXLThe world’s most popular subscription-based learning site for K–12! Get 20% off at ixl.com/TODAYSponsor Spotlight: AvoilaUse code ONBOYS to save 10% when you shop Avoila Nourishing Face Oil Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy