The Weight of Society’s Expectations
As young boys enter the world of adulthood, they feel helpless and responsible for things they haven’t contributed to. Some young boys are too afraid to kiss their girlfriends or initiate intimacy for fear of being accused of non-consensual behavior.
It’s heartbreaking to hear them talk about the pressure they experience around expectations and fear of failure. The word “useless” is used to describe themselves all too often. It doesn’t discriminate between public or private schools; it’s all the same. My son is only ten, and I don’t want him to carry these burdens into adolescence.
Read More: 8 Truths We Should Tell Our Daughters Before They Become Adults