Sax, Leonard

Analyzes the potential causes of the growing number of unmotivated and underachieving males, including video games, teaching methods, prescription drugs, endocrine disrupters, and the devaluation of masculinity; and provides advice for parents on how to help their sons achieve.

"The three things you must do to help your child or teen become a fulfilled adult.".

A guide for parents, with tips and strategies for connecting with daughters and tackling problems they may have with sexual identity issues; becoming disconnected from themselves due to hyper-connection via technology such as texting and Facebook; obsessions such as self-harm and eating disorders; and the impact of environmental toxins that can alter normal developmental processes.

Sax tackles the problem head on, drawing on the very latest research and his vast experience with boys and their families.

Examines the possible reasons why American boys, from kindergarten to college, are less resilient and ambitious than twenty years ago, discussing the causes of failure in school and at home and presenting a series of practical solutions.

Examines the biological differences in the way boys and girls think, feel, and act, and offers advice to parents on how to best address issues such as discipline, learning, aggression, and others by taking those differences into account.