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Boys Adrift

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Why America's sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it.
Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework.
In Boys Adrift, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication.

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Publisher: Basic Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: June 28, 2016

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780465040810
  • File size: 788 KB
  • Release date: June 28, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780465040810
  • File size: 788 KB
  • Release date: June 28, 2016

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Why America's sons are underachieving, and what we can do about it.
Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is working hard at school and getting A's, her brother Justin is goofing off. He's more concerned about getting to the next level in his videogame than about finishing his homework.
In Boys Adrift, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in school and disengaged at home. He shows how social, cultural, and biological factors have created an environment that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to videogames, to medication.

Expand title description text
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Basic Books

    Kindle Book
    Release date: June 28, 2016

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780465040810
    File size: 788 KB
    Release date: June 28, 2016

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780465040810
    File size: 788 KB
    Release date: June 28, 2016

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English