Friday Q&A: Debunking Myths

What are some of top myths we should know about boys?

Myths about boys abound. Here are a few.

• Boys and girls are basically the same and differences don’t really matter.
• All boys are over-active and aggressive.
• Boys don’t communicate.
• Boys don’t cry.
• Boys aren’t social.

Truth is, boys are complex and don’t neatly fit into these simple stereotypes. Once you understand early boy development and appreciate the trends impacting boyhood, you gain what you need to see them in their true complexities. Once better understood, raising boys moves from frustrating to rewarding.

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