Raising Healthy Teen Boys Could Rely on Dodging Alpha Rules

Raising healthy teen boys could rely on dodging alpha rules

The first Australian research to look at the link between boys’ adherence to tough rules on masculinity and their own wellbeing finds reasons for hope – but also to worry.

‘The laissez-faire approach to raising boys isn’t working’ – how to talk to young men about drugs, sex and other difficult topics

Boys, boys, boys – so much easier than girls. More straightforward, less emotional. Altogether simpler. Apart from when they act out, but that’s OK, because boys will be boys. They barely need any parenting at all, other than a reminder not to get anyone pregnant – right?

We need to talk about chemsex

The LGBT lobby has been silent on one of the leading causes of deaths among young gay men.

Rigid masculinity linked to poor outcomes for teen boys

An Australian-first study has found teenage boys who most strongly support strict views on masculinity are more likely to cause harm to themselves and others.