The Art of Manliness Episode #14: Men to Boys and the Making of Modern Immaturity
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Apr 3, 2014 AI Snips
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Longstanding Allure Of Staying Young
- Adult nostalgia for youth and resistance to sacrifice have long driven a desire to stay young.
- Cultural works from Mark Twain to Peter Pan show maturity has often been unattractive historically.
Observations That Sparked The Book
- Dr. Gary Cross noticed grad students who worked hard yet spent evenings on video games.
- He also met a student who said she rarely went on dates, prompting historical investigation.
Generational Delay In Adult Roles
- Generational shifts since the Greatest Generation changed when men assume family and career roles.
- Men now marry later and often delay steady careers, extending youthful pursuits into later adulthood.