The TRUTH About Why Our Boys Are STRUGGLING & And How We Can Fix It | Warren Farrell

Jan 6, 2022

Warren Farrell, author of "The Boy Crisis," sheds light on the critical challenges boys face today. He discusses the impact of absent fathers and how societal changes have influenced boys' development. Farrell emphasizes the importance of understanding opposing perspectives to address these issues effectively. He advocates for empathetic listening and collaborative parenting, highlighting the unique contributions both mothers and fathers make to their children's growth. This insightful conversation calls for action and awareness in nurturing a healthier environment for boys and girls alike.

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ADVICE

Importance of Listening

Listen well to opposing perspectives, even if you disagree.
Hearing others reduces anger and fosters understanding, creating safer communication.

ANECDOTE

Impact of "The Boy Crisis"

Warren Farrell describes a potential mass shooter who reconsidered after reading "The Boy Crisis."
The book's discussion of fatherless boys resonated, offering a sense of being understood.

INSIGHT

Disposability of Men

Men's disposability in society is deeply rooted in evolution and cultural expectations.
This disposability is often compensated with the 'hero' role, creating a complex dynamic.

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We are living through interesting times where gender roles are an ongoing heated discussion. Tempers and passion flare from all sides, but what we cannot ignore is the damage being done to both boys and girls. There have been intense movements that even though they are noble they have caused damage along the way socially in the psyche of young boys and girls. If you follow Tom you’ve heard him say time and time again, we are all having a biological experience. What does this biological experience become when society and doctrine contradict and suppress the nature of our biological experiences? Dr. Warren Farrell joins Tom to discuss his latest book, The Boy Crisis, Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It. The resolution as Dr. Warren states begins with understanding different sides of the argument. Learning how to steel man the opposing sides' argument will help create a foundation where the real problem, lack of father involvement and fatherless homes, can be addressed for the sake of our boys (and girls).

“The boy crisis resides where dads do not reside.” -Dr. Warren Farrell

Whether you are a father, mother, teacher, leader or fatherless child yourself, this conversation is not to be ignored and forgotten.

Check out Warren Farrell’s new book, The Boy Crisis: https://amzn.to/3JMfjHR

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 | Introduction to Warren Farrel

1:25 | Hear Opposing Perspectives

9:04 | Steel Man Arguments

22:47 | Disposability of Men

28:55 | Missing Fathers & The Boy Crisis

31:27 | Checks & Balances Parenting

45:11 | Catch 22 of Work & Family

49:17 | Be Your Partner’s Hero

56:02 | Falling In Love With Superman

59:29 | Learned Gender Roles

1:10:39 | The Myth of Male Power

1:23:08 | Lack of Father Involvement

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