Bibliograph

The boy crisis, why our boys are struggling and what we can do about it, Warren Farrell, PhD and John Gray, PhD ; [editing by Leah Wilson]

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The boy crisis, why our boys are struggling and what we can do about it, Warren Farrell, PhD and John Gray, PhD ; [editing by Leah Wilson]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 408-410, 416-472) and index

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illustrationscharts

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The boy crisis

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1008911633

Responsibility statement

Warren Farrell, PhD and John Gray, PhD ; [editing by Leah Wilson]

Sub title

why our boys are struggling and what we can do about it

Summary

Examines issues challenging today's young men in the areas of education, mental health, sexuality, and leadership, outlining a comprehensive blueprint for parents, teachers, and policymakers to help boys lead purpose-driven lives

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Is there really a boy crisis?. My personal journey into the boy crisis -- PART I: Is there really a boy crisis? The crisis of our sons' mental health ; The crisis of our sons' physical health ; The crisis of our sons' economic health ; The crisis of our sons' education ; The crisis of our sons worldwide ; Why are we so blind to the boy crisis? -- PART II: Why the boy crisis isn't your fault. The boy crisis: a problem created by a solution -- PART III: The purpose void. The path-to-purpose generation gap ; The "hero paradox" : value yourself by not valuing yourself ; Why do more marriages fail in countries that succeed? ; How raising our sons successfully in the past differs from raising our sons successfully for their future ; Raising a balanced son in an out-of-balance world -- PART IV: Dad-deprived boys vs. Dad-enriched boys. Dad-deprived boys ; Why are Dads so important? ; Rediscovering Dad ; What Dads do differently ; In the event of divorce ... the four "must-dos" ; The father warrior : why fathering will be a new male sense of purpose ; DAD : Discrimination Against Dads ; The best parent is both parents, but ... ; From "cultural shrug" to cultural shift ; Creating Dad-enriched families -- PART V: Heroic intelligence versus health intelligence. Heroic intelligence versus health intelligence ; Emotional intelligence and mental health ; Reversing depression, preventing suicide ; Hidden hazards to your son's health ; From hurt people hurting people to healed people healing people -- PART VI: ADHD : treatment with or without medication. The new neural crisis ; The four faces of ADHD ; The many causes of ADHD ; Natural solutions to restore dopamine function ; Natural supplements for better brain performance -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Family dinner night : the five essentials -- Appendix B: The boy crisis list : the benefits of Dad, and the dangers of Dad deprivation

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