Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens 240: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
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Oct 7, 2025 Joanna Schroeder, a writer and media critic focused on parenting, and Christopher Pepper, a health educator, share their insights on raising emotionally healthy boys. They discuss why many boys shut down emotionally and offer practical strategies for parents to engage them meaningfully. The conversation covers vital topics like teaching consent, combating harmful online influences, and fostering compassion over toughness. Their warm advice empowers parents to break through barriers and connect with their sons more deeply in today's complex world.
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Use Movement and Specific Prompts
- Try shared movement activities like walks, projects, or car rides to lower guards and invite conversation.
- Ask specific, interesting questions (e.g., 'Who got in trouble today?') to avoid one-word answers.
Teach Consent As Positive Practice
- Teach consent early as bodily autonomy and turn it into a positive goal of mutual pleasure and respect.
- Use nonsexual examples and model asking permission with relatives and friends.
Prioritize In-Person Connection
- Get boys offline and into in-person time with caring adults to counter online influences.
- Model device-free attention and plan outings, trips, and shared activities.
