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The Five Factors Driving The Growing Epidemic Of Unmotivated Boys And Underachieving Young Men
Basic Books
January 2009
On Sale: January 5, 2009
288 pages
ISBN: 0465072100
EAN: 9780465072101
Paperback
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Non-Fiction
Something scary is happening to boys today. From
kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less
resilient and less ambitious than they were a mere twenty
years ago. The gender gap in college attendance and
graduation rates has widened dramatically. While Emily is
working hard at school and getting A’s, her brother Justin
is goofing off. He’s more concerned about getting to the
next level in his videogame than about finishing his
homework. Now, Dr. Leonard Sax delves into the scientific
literature and draws on more than twenty years of clinical
experience to explain why boys and young men are failing in
school and disengaged at home. He shows how social,
cultural, and biological factors have created an environment
that is literally toxic to boys. He also presents practical
solutions, sharing strategies which educators have found
effective in re-engaging these boys at school, as well as
handy tips for parents about everything from homework, to
videogames, to medication.
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