From On Point at WBUR: Richard Reeves on why the modern male is struggling, and what to do about it. “Are cultural and economic forces changing boyhood, manhood and fatherhood? Richard Reeves says yes, and that many men...
Read MoreLines commonly said by fathers to their sons like “boys don’t cry” or “man up” cause negative emotional responses. The response from boys shows us an increase of violence and uncontrollable rage — signs that are parallel with...
Read MoreDisney’s newest animated film, “Turning Red,” in which an adolescent girl contends with puberty, cultural expectations and her newfound tendency to turn into a giant red panda when overtaken by emotion, has viewers buzzing....
Read MoreFrom digital-age parenting expert Jordan Shapiro, a thoughtful and long-overdue exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century. There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is...
Read MoreAfter President Biden left paid family leave out of his Build Back Better Act last month, a familiar marshaling of forces took place.Women’s groups and female leaders protested. Senator Patty Murray of Washington said Democrats...
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