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Boys at greater risk than girls in U.S. for lower literacy, lower grades, school dropout, suicide, premature death, injuries, arrests & more.

Posted By John Schinnerer On 11. June 2009 @ 17:59 In Parenting, Anger Management, Men's emotions, The human brain, Nature vs. nurture, Guide To Self Beginners Guide To Managing Emotion, Dr. John Schinnerer, Emotional IQ, School psychology, School age bullies, Bullies | No Comments

    

  • Boys more at risk than girls in US for lower literacy, lower grades, school dropout, suicide, premature death, injuries, arrests & more. Research article here  [1] http://bit.ly/vRSLv

    • Serious issues for boys are largely being ignored & neglected. Much of research and funding directed towards girls likely as a result of the feminist movement. This is neither bad nor good in and of itself, more like a pendulum swing.  

    In my opinion, it’s time for the pendulum to swing back towards focusing on assisting young boys and men (but not to the exclusion of assisting girls and women). A middle ground always works well for me.

  • Much of the intense physically aggressive behavior in boys and men seem to be connected to the ‘warrior gene’ MAOA. Recent study just connected the expression of MAOA to greater gang involvement and higher likelihood of use of violence and weapons. Research study here [2] http://bit.ly/13UHMU

    •  Keeping it real,

    Dr. John Schinnerer

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    [2] http://bit.ly/13UHMU: http://bit.ly/13UHMU

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