The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

How to Raise Good Men — Scott Galloway & Richard Reeves Answer Your Questions

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Nov 21, 2025
Joining the conversation is Richard Reeves, the founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, who dives deep into the critical topic of nurturing young boys. Scott and Richard discuss effective ways to communicate about sex without shame, the challenges of device addiction impacting behavior, and the importance of modeling healthy masculinity. They tackle how teachers can connect with teenage boys in evolving classrooms and emphasize the significance of demonstrating respect and kindness as foundational values.
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ADVICE

Talk Early, Explain What Porn Isnt

  • Start conversations about pornography earlier and focus on explaining what porn is not.
  • Avoid moral shaming and equip boys to understand the huge gap between porn and real-life sex.
INSIGHT

Ubiquitous Exposure And Parental Limits

  • Pornography exposure is widespread and often occurs before parents expect it.
  • Scott Galloway admits he largely avoided heavy intervention to prevent shaming and preserve privacy.
ADVICE

Fix Basics Before Fixing Behavior

  • Teachers should recognize boys' changing behaviors stem from sleep, food, exercise, and digital habits.
  • Improve outcomes by ensuring basic needs, more male role models, and physical activity before classes.
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