This chapter discusses advice for parents on addressing masculinity and investing in young men. It emphasizes the importance of family values, shared experiences, storytelling, and highlights the potential risks of not addressing masculinity.
As a teen, Hunter Johnson wanted to be the best at sport, the best at getting girls, and the best at getting attention. But one moment would change everything for him — forcing him to rethink his ideas about masculinity. Now, he's paying it forward.
Last week, we explored why toxic masculinity is tricky to talk about. Today, we hear from someone having that conversation daily — shifting the focus from toxic behaviours and beliefs … to emotional intelligence.