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Podcast: The Jordan Harbinger Show
Episode: 1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
Description: Young men today face a crisis of mental health and social connection. BoyMom author Ruth Whippman is here to explore causes and potential solutions.
What We Discuss with Ruth Whippman:
Boys in the West are going through a crisis, facing higher rates of suicide, mental health problems, loneliness, and academic underachievement compared to girls.
Society sends conflicting messages to boys about masculinity, telling them to be dominant and make the first move, while also cautioning them not to overstep or be seen as creepy. This leads many boys to avoid relationships altogether.
Boys receive less emotional n...