“Drs. Farrell and Gray frighten and enlighten us in their brilliant analysis,
insights, wisdom, and practical solutions to The Boy Crisis . . . essential reading
for every parent, teacher, and policy-maker.”
—PHILIP ZIMBARDO, PHD, former president of the American Psychological Association and author of Man Interrupted
“The Boy Crisis is the most important book of the 21st century.”
—JED DIAMOND, PHD, author of The Irritable Male Syndrome
What is the boy crisis?
It’s a crisis of education. For the first time in American history, our sons will have less education than their dads.
It’s a crisis of mental health. As boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women.
It’s a crisis of mental health. ADHD is on the rise. And as boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women.
It’s a crisis of sexuality. Sex is a minefield for our sons. They’re bombarded with mixed messages, afraid of being either too sensitive or not sensitive enough.
It’s a crisis of fathering. Boys with less-involved fathers are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison.
It’s a crisis of purpose. Boys’ old senses of purposes, being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner, are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a “purpose void,” feeling alienated, withdrawn and addicted to immediate gratification. Compounding this issue are addicting video games that lead to distraction and ADHD.
So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers and policy-makers can do to renew our sons’ sense of purpose to help them become men, fathers, and leaders worthy of our respect.
About the Authors
Dr. Warren Farrell is the author of award-winning international best-sellers Why Men Are The Way They Are plus The Myth of Male Power. He has been chosen by the Financial Times as one of the world’s top 100 thought leaders. Dr. Farrell is currently the Chair of the Commission to Create a White House Council on Boys and Men. Learn more: WarrenFarrell.com
Dr. John Gray is the author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. USA Today listed Mars/Venus as number six among the most influential books of the last quarter century. His more recent books include Mars and Venus in the Bedroom, Why Mars and Venus Collide, and Work With Me (with Barbara Annis). Learn more: MarsVenus.com