Published Aug 2, 2017

#326: Why Boys Are Struggling & What We Can Do To Help Them

Michael Gurian delves into the multifaceted struggles faced by boys today, from societal perceptions and biological differences to educational hurdles and digital influences, while offering insightful strategies for nurturing their unique developmental needs and fostering resilience.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Episode Highlights

Related Episodes

Episode #22: Raising Cain With Dr. Michael Thompson
Answers 383 questions
#410: The Male Brain
Answers 383 questions
#136: Boys Adrift With Dr. Leonard Sax
Answers 383 questions
#87: The Wonder of Boys with Dr. Michael Gurian
Answers 383 questions
#229: How Men and Women Socialize Differently
Answers 383 questions
Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World
Answers 383 questions
#592: Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World
Answers 383 questions
#161: Turning Boys Into Men: The Power of Mentoring
Answers 383 questions
Episode #13: Man Stories with Liam Strain
Answers 383 questions
#209: Raising Men: What Navy SEALs Teach Their Sons
Answers 383 questions
#365: Why Are 7 Million Men Missing From the Workforce?
Answers 383 questions
What the World of Psychology Gets Wrong About Men
Answers 383 questions
#381: Why You Should Let Your Kids Fail
Answers 383 questions
How to Turn a Boy Into a Man
Answers 383 questions
#360: Why Men Have a Hard Time Making Friends in Adulthood
Answers 383 questions

Dexa/The Art of Manliness

#326: Why Boys Are Struggling & What We Can Do To Help Them

Topics covered

Popular Clips

College Gender Dynamics

Dominant Gender Paradigm

Understanding Boys Better

Understanding Male Teasing

Boosting Boys' Learning

Raising Resilient Boys

Rethinking Gender

Understanding Boys' Education

Brain Gender Differences

Boys in Crisis

Male Nurturance

Transforming Classroom Dynamics

Raising Strong Sons

Rethinking Campus Culture

Male Digital Impact

Episode Highlights

Societal Perceptions

Biological and Developmental Insights

Education Challenges

Digital Influence

Related Episodes

Episode #22: Raising Cain With Dr. Michael Thompson

#410: The Male Brain

#136: Boys Adrift With Dr. Leonard Sax

#87: The Wonder of Boys with Dr. Michael Gurian

#229: How Men and Women Socialize Differently

Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World

#592: Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World

#161: Turning Boys Into Men: The Power of Mentoring

Episode #13: Man Stories with Liam Strain

#209: Raising Men: What Navy SEALs Teach Their Sons

#365: Why Are 7 Million Men Missing From the Workforce?

What the World of Psychology Gets Wrong About Men

#381: Why You Should Let Your Kids Fail

How to Turn a Boy Into a Man

#360: Why Men Have a Hard Time Making Friends in Adulthood

#326: Why Boys Are Struggling & What We Can Do To Help Them

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Societal PerceptionsMichael Gurian explores the challenges boys face in modern society, critiquing the "Dominant Gender Paradigm" and advocating for a "Nature Based Theory" to address these issues. He emphasizes the need for media and institutions to recognize and support boys' unique struggles.

Societal Perceptions

Biological and Developmental Insights

Education ChallengesMichael Gurian explores the challenges boys face in education and offers strategies to support their learning. He advocates for adapting teaching methods to cater to boys' unique needs, emphasizing the importance of competition and understanding gender differences.

Education Challenges

Digital InfluenceMichael Gurian explores the impact of technology on boys' development, addressing issues like anhedonia and the potential benefits of video games when used constructively. He emphasizes balancing screen time with real-world experiences to support healthy growth.

Digital Influence

Related Episodes