Maggie Hamilton - What’s Happening To Our Boys?

Maggie Hamilton – What’s Happening To Our Boys?

The world that today’s teenage boys know, is vastly different from the one their parents grew up in.Immersed in consumer culture and the cyber-world, boys are being exposed to more intense marketing, violence, and sexual imagery than ever before. And they’re suffering for it.Mental health issues, body image problems, cyber bullying, gang violence and addictions, […]

By Sheridan VoyseyTuesday 13 Jul 2010RelationshipsReading Time: 1 minute

The world that today’s teenage boys know, is vastly different from the one their parents grew up in.

Immersed in consumer culture and the cyber-world, boys are being exposed to more intense marketing, violence, and sexual imagery than ever before. And they’re suffering for it.

Mental health issues, body image problems, cyber bullying, gang violence and addictions, are just some of the issues they’re facing;  While parents often feel bewildered and powerless to make a difference.


Listen Now – Author Maggie Hamilton has tracked these frightening trends in her new book, What’s Happening To Our Boys.