Wed, Apr. 22 @ 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wed, Apr. 22 @ 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Boys and young men are struggling more than ever — in school, in relationships and with their mental health — and data shows the problem is only growing. Social scientist and bestselling author Richard Reeves says this isn’t about laziness or lack of character; it’s the result of a world that no longer matches how boys learn, grow and find purpose.
In this eye-opening ParentEd Talk, Reeves will break down what’s driving this quiet crisis and what parents can do right now to help their boys build confidence, resilience and a real path to thriving in a rapidly changing world.
You’ll discover:
- The challenges boys face today, as shown in the latest research.
- How shifts in school, family life and the economy are leaving boys behind.
- Real-life strategies parents can use to help their boys grow confidence, motivation and emotional strength Help boys reach their full potential.
About the speaker
Richard V. Reeves is a leading scholar on social inequalities, a bestselling author, the founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, a senior fellow at Brookings Institution and father of three adult sons. Reeves earned a B.A. from Oxford University and holds a doctorate in philosophy from Warwick University. His latest book, “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do About It,” was recognized as a book of the year by President Obama, The New Yorker and The Economist. He is a regular guest on major media platforms including CNN, CBS, Fox, MSNBC and NPR, and his writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Politico, The Atlantic, National Review and The Free Press.
