2019: Conversations about boys move to center stage. CBSN created a documentary about raising boys. The American … [Read more...] about Top Posts of 2019
How to Stop School Shootings
There have been 18 school shootings in the United States in 2018* - in a year that is only 46 days old. Yesterday, a … [Read more...] about How to Stop School Shootings
Weapons Play Is OK
My boys’ fascination with weapons has all but passed. At the ages of 19, 16, 14 and 11, they’re not much interested in guns … [Read more...] about Weapons Play Is OK
Common Sense Guidelines for Gun Play
If you have boys, you can safely assume that, at some point, they will play with guns. If your boys happen to be young -- … [Read more...] about Common Sense Guidelines for Gun Play
In Defense of Boys & Guns
This is a PopTart. It's a pretty non-threatening almost-food that is commonly eaten by young children and adults who hope to … [Read more...] about In Defense of Boys & Guns
Boys, Bullying & Guns
The 16-year-old California boy shot a classmate who allegedly bullied him. The main story line -- boy brings gun to school … [Read more...] about Boys, Bullying & Guns
Boys & Violence
Image by woodleywonderworks via Flickr Are boys predisposed to violence? I'm not talking about play wrestling. I'm … [Read more...] about Boys & Violence
Boys & Violence
Image by woodleywonderworks via Flickr Are boys predisposed to violence? I'm not talking about play wrestling. I'm … [Read more...] about Boys & Violence
The Challenge of Raising Boys
Photo via U.S. National Archives What concerns you the most about parenting boys? Three of my top 3 boy-raising … [Read more...] about The Challenge of Raising Boys
The Marinette Shooting and the Culture of Fear
The headline last night -- "Armed student reportedly holding high school classroom hostage in Wisconsin" -- took my breath … [Read more...] about The Marinette Shooting and the Culture of Fear
