Boys Will Be Boys

Barbara Kantrowiz and Claudia Kalb

Group MembersNikita Ranjit (Leader)Alisha ManandharAtit NeupaneMilan Gautam (Editor)Bibush Singh G.C.Erica Khati

Contents:Author’s IntroductionMars – Venus EncounterEssential nature of BoysFirst crisis pointSecond crisis pointSituation of BlacksGuidelines to parentsConclusion

Author’s Introduction

Barbara Kantrowitz

-Was a senior editor in Newsweek's Society section

Mars- Venus Encounter

Raised with special consideration for their distinct needs

ADDBoys outnumber girls in special education

classesMore likely to commit violent crimes

Contd..Normal male characteristics

◦ Abundance of physical energy and the urge the conquer

One dimensional perspective in two dimensional scene

Macho ideal still rules

Essential nature of boys Boy babies are more emotionally expressive,

girls are more reflective Higher level of testosterone and lower level of

neurotransmitter serotonin causes aggression and impulsivity.

First crisis PointBegins at the age of 5,6,7 for boys and early

adolescence for girlsProblems include bed wetting and separation

anxietyDevelop “Big Boy” behavior Desire and need for warmth / Pull towards

independence

Repress normal feeling like love because of social pressure

Shut down of positive emotions lead to angerEvery Mr. Mom, there are a dozen Terminators

Second Crisis Point

Drive to be “Real guys”Anything tender or compassionate or too

artistic is labeled gay.Fail to ask their desired attentionBoys don’t come and talkTroubled Boys : growing up without any

adult man

Situation of BlacksBlack Boys are more vulnerableBlack leaders working for alternative

Guidelines to parentsChannel their energy into constructive

activitiesLook for teachable momentsTeach by exampleRevolve all calmly and reasonable

ConclusionGo with the flowLet’s not try to rewire them

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