Are we giving our boys the tools they need to survive an "impossible" version of masculinity? In the series premiere of Boy Show, Fox 32’s Dawn Hasbrouck and co-host Grant Horne sit down with acclaimed journalist Ruth Whippman (BoyMom) to dismantle the myths about raising sons. We move past the "boys will be boys" tropes to look at the real data behind how young men are faring in 2026. From the playground to the digital "manosphere," we examine why boys are feeling more isolated than ever and what mentors can do to pull them back from the edge. In this episode, we tackle: The Emotional Script: Why we unintentionally teach boys to hide their feelings and the "nurture gap" that starts in infancy. The Education Crisis: Is the current schooling system designed for the way boys actually learn? The Rejection Cycle: A candid look at how social rejection fuels radicalization in online incel communities and how to spot the warning signs. About Our Guest: Ruth Whippman is a regular contributor to The New York Times and the author of BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Her work focuses on the intersection of parenting, gender, and mental health. https://ruthwhippman.substack.com/ https://x.com/ruthwhippman https://www.instagram.com/ruthwhippman/ https://www.ruthwhippman.com/books If you’re a mom, a mentor, or just someone who cares about the next generation of men, hit the subscribe button. Let’s change the conversation, shoulder-to-shoulder. 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Meet Ruth Whippman: Reimagining the "BoyMom" 5:30 How Boys Handle Feelings: Breaking the Stoic Code 14:45 The Schooling Gap: Why the Modern Classroom is a Struggle for Boys 25:20 Dealing with Rejection: The Gateway to Incel Culture 34:10 The "Manosphere" Explained: Why Boys Are Moving Toward Partisanship 42:15 Mentorship: How Gen X Men Can Lead the Way 48:30 Final Thoughts: Practical Steps for Every Mentor 52:00 Episode Wrap-up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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