Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (955 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1478992395 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 119 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Not a lot of practical advice" according to Brian M.. 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 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 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 understanding as to why boys are so different in nature than they were a generation ago. O
He lives with his wife and daughter in suburban Philadelphia.. Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D., is a practicing family physician, a PhD psychologist, and a speaker for community groups, schools, and professional organizations. He has been a featured guest on CNN, PBS, The TODAY Show, Fox News, NPR's ''Talk of the Nation,'' and many other national programs. His scholarly work has been published in a wide variety of jou
From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. Now, Dr. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. Something scary is happening to boys today. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication.
''A must-read for any parent of boys.'' --Dr. Mehmet Oz