How are today's boys absorbing messages about masculinity from violent media and games? How early does this begin, and what happens when gaming chats turn cruel or hostile?
Dr. Ruston talks with author-educator Christopher Pepper and journalist Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of the recently released book, Talk To Your Boys.
They share practical "interrupter" tools and relatable stories that help parents support boys as they encounter conflict through gaming, navigate their online lives, and grow into confident, caring young men.
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Talk To Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow Into Confident, Caring Young Men, by Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder
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00:00 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age
00:19 Meet the Authors: Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder
00:49 Connecting with Sons Through Technology
02:02 The Importance of Conversations About Masculinity
05:17 Understanding Boys' Online Behavior
11:05 Addressing Social Cruelty and Bullying
23:26 Modeling Positive Behavior for Boys
26:23 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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