Why America\'s sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it.
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..
He shows how social, cultural, and biological Factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys.
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.
In Boys Adrift , Dr.
He\'s more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework.
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.
From kindergarten to college, American Boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago.
Something is happening to Boys today.
Why America\'s sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it