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Back to EpisodesWhat’s Really Happening to Our Boys? The 6 Factors with Dr. Leonard Sax
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Is your son smart and capable, but he just doesn’t seem to care? Maybe he’s glued to his games, checked out at school, or you have a nagging feeling something online is pulling him away. You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.
This week I sit down with family physician and psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax to talk about the brand-new edition of his book, Boys Adrift: The Six Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men. He walks us through what has changed for boys in the last few years, including a new factor every mom needs to hear about: pornography, AI girlfriends and the manosphere. Most important, he gives us practical steps we can take right now, whether your son is 11 or 17.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why today’s pornography is so different, and how to talk to your son about why it’s off-limits
- Which parental monitoring apps really work, and why kids can’t easily get around them
- Why “Is it ADHD?” deserves a closer look: hating school, dyslexia and too little sleep can all look like ADHD
- Research-based video game limits (and why consoles and phones don’t belong in the bedroom)
- Why family dinners and time together are still your strongest tools for connection
Content note: This episode talks about pornography and sexual assault in plain terms. If little ears are nearby, pop in your earbuds.
Find Dr. Sax and the book: leonardsax.com
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