“Boys will be boys!” isn’t working. An increasing number of boys say they feel lonely and isolated. They are underperforming in school and opting out of college, overdosing on drugs, falling under the spell of extremism, and engaging in lethal violence and self-harm—including mass shootings and suicide.  

When we don’t recognize the complexity of boys’ emotions and relationships, we don’t acknowledge their full humanity. This harms them and the people around them.   

We believe that something must change, and that change starts with us—their parents, caregivers, educators, and mentors. We invite you to join us in working to consciously raise more caring, connected, emotionally reflective boys. Talk to Your Boys is a guide for how to get started. 

Packed with helpful advice, conversation starters, tips and scripts, this book is designed to help you get better at having crucial (if sometimes awkward) discussions about topics like substance use, consent, pornography, and racism.  

Co‑authors Joanna Schroeder, a parenting journalist, and Christopher Pepper, an award‑winning educator, have a real understanding of how challenging it is to navigate the ever‑changing worlds of teenagers with compassion and wisdom. Their practical advice is woven together with interviews with the leading experts in psychology, gender issues, and child development along with the voices and perspectives from dozens of teen boys from different backgrounds.

Talk to Your Boys is a must-have book for anyone trying to raise caring, connected, confident young men who treat themselves and other people well. 

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