Boys Adrift

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

By: Leonard Sax

Narrated by: Allan Robertson

Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

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 20 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 20 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.

©2016 Leonard Sax (P)2017 Hachette Audio

Every parent needs to read this book

This isn’t another how-to parent book. This is hard data, research and science backed book. Dr Sax is faithful to the research and the science behind everything he speaks about. I can’t praise this book enough. I am buying copies and handing them out to everyone, parent or not, because we all know at least one “boy adrift” in our lives. Forever grateful to Dr Sax.

eye opening

it led to me do my own research, particularly when it comes to plastics.
I don't see many people talking about this author or this book. I wish the world would talk to him more on talk shows or interviews so that we could hear rebuttles or other agreements with his arguments.
I'm curious if his data is up to date or not also, as many of the subjects are currently being studied.

Must read for parents of boys.

Ever been frustrated by the behavior of your boys? Enjoyable and well reasoned book about the behaviors of boys.

Enlightening.

This is a must read. Like the author mentions, I had heard a little on each of these topics but the expansion he provides makes me want to go full-force into making steps for a better future for my children.

Parent & Educator Must Read

Must read for parent and educators guiding boys into adulthood. Discussion of factors inhibiting maturation and practical advice for supporting success.

Very useful information

Parenting doesn’t come with instructions. If you look around and deal with people on a day to day basis you can see that things are changing quickly, and not all of it for the better. This book offers a lot of useful insight and data for any parent raising boys/young men while trying to navigate the modern world. Some of the information presented puts statistics to the things you just suspect. Some of the information was completely new and jarring. Passive parenting is not an option, to raise productive young men you have to be INVOLVED and not just present; and the points outline in this book will show you why and how to avoid some of the pitfalls

parent must read.

excellent Book for a book club. multiple action items for parents to use helping their boys become productive members of society.

Enlightening for teachers!

I am an Elementary a school teacher who has noticed a change in boys through the years. I needed to seek information on why these changes were taking place - if there are answers. This book absolutely changed my understanding of our boys. I have recommended this book to so many others, including friends, colleagues and administrators. I have it on audible and have listened to it three times. I'm ready to listen again!

Meaningful words that everyone needs to hear.

This book made me turn a mirror on myself, making me think what I need to do as a husband, father and a man to boys around me. I plan on talking this book to my friends and family. I'm gonna make my wife read/listen to as well.

GREAT BOOK!

This is a must read for all parents with boys! Cannot recommend enough, will be referring my older kids to read it as well!!!