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As a current youth facilitator for Next Gen Men and former teacher, one of my main objectives has always been to create a safe space free of judgement. A place where young people feel comfortable and are free to be their authentic selves.
Why is this a challenge for boys? You might be surprised to discover that school is a place where many boys feel unsafe. They are afraid they won’t live up to the rules of manhood—they won’t be cool enough, popular enough, or tough enough.
Read MoreI once thought the message in Dear Evan Hansen was reserved for high school choir performances or for private enjoyment with headphones on a bus or plane. However, a recent revisit to the story reminded me that it encourages quite the opposite.
Read MoreFor youth, socialization isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. As part of their development, young people need social connections to feel secure in their identity while finding their place in the world. Now more than ever, we need to spend more time with boys & young men. You can help us reach more boys & young men by becoming a Next Gen Menber today.
Read MoreIn his final instalment of the Pass the Mic Summer Reading Series for the Future of Masculinity newsletter readers, Chris reflects on his upward how to battle with your self-talk and come out victorious.
Read MoreThis deck is a way for parents and educators affirm the ways that boys embrace and express their whole selves.
Read MoreThis question underscored the discussions we had during our NGM Circle event on August 19th.
Younger attendees answered yes. Absolutely.
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Read MoreI found it fascinating to discuss with the participants both the harmful and positive effects that self-improvement culture can have. Every individual walks a line between what is empowering for self-development and what is perpetuating existing standards of masculinity or reinforcing insecurities among men.
Read MoreAn interview with 15-year-old Chad in which he talks about being hazed, explains the fear underlying boys’ choices to stay silent and describes what it takes to stand up to a culture of violence.
Read MoreThis is a multimedia video project made by Laurie Petrou in 2012. It features the voice of a young boy describing society’s prescribed ideas around masculinity and what it means to be ‘a real boy.’
Read MoreIn 2018, men's grooming brand Harry’s started trying to set itself apart from the competition with a short film that tenderly shows that masculinity can have a softer side. It tells the story of a boy who befriends an alien and teaches him how to be a man, giving way to tender reflection as the boy asks the alien if he has seen his father in the stars.
Read MoreBoys will be what we give them the space to be—which is why we’re proud to announce the launch of our new Boys Will Be _ card deck, featuring eight reflection prompts and 42 affirmations boys need to hear.
Read MoreIn his second instalment of the Pass the Mic Summer Reading Series for the Future of Masculinity newsletter readers, Chris reflects on his upward path from his lowest of lows and the lessons learnt along the way—mainly that everything is figureoutable.
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