Let’s get honest, we all are shy— some of us just know how to hide it, or how to move beyond it. Our shyness is part of our unique sensitivity to life. But as we travel through childhood, then …
What Is President Obama Missing?
Today President Obama speaks in Chicago about gun violence because the Black Youth Project generated over 45,000 signatures on their petition to have the president come to Chicago. Having our …
Who Are We Teaching Our Boys to Be?
In our attempt to do the right thing, to leave no child behind, to create perfect children, we have created a tight box of acceptable behavior. Particularly for boys. Whether it’s guilt, a need to be …
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We Are Killing Our Boys
It’s hard to be a boy these days. A boy today goes to schools run mostly by women, who are under intense pressure to get test scores up. His recess is reduced or taken away because there is so much to …
Why Men Are in Trouble
...older men need to provide a better model for younger men. What happened to the good old days when men ruled? When being a man was the thing? Obviously, those days are not coming back. Good thing, …
Where Have All the Fathers Gone?
If there weren’t already enough reasons to shift how we show up as men, Steven Chong in his article speaks about how a father’s absence increases the risk of poverty and crime. The principle cause of …