Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men

Why America's sons are underachieving and what we can do about it.Something 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.In Boys Adrift 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.

Paperback: 352 pages

Publisher: Basic Books; Revised Updated edition (June 28 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0465040829

ISBN-13: 978-0465040827

Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces