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psychology4 days ago•12 min saved

A brief childhood window shows how boys learn to hide their feelings

A Space Daily article summarizes Judy Y. Chu’s ethnographic study of six boys from ages four to six, noting that children in this window are highly perceptive and openly expressive, but over the next two years they become more guarded as they learn to align with masculine norms that de-emphasize warmth. The piece connects these findings to similar patterns observed in girls and later adolescence, while stressing that the research is not a causal a priori and does not predict individual outcomes.

via Space Daily|

#boys #child-development #emotional-expression

parenting5 months ago•15 min saved

Raising Calm Boys: Practical Ways to Help Them Deal with Anger

The piece argues anger is a normal emotion for kids and that boys often externalize it. It offers practical strategies for parents: help children label their feelings to increase awareness, soothe them calmly to model self-regulation, and use appropriate consequences for aggressive behavior. Recognize individual differences and gender patterns, and seek professional help if anger is frequent or pervasive across settings (home, school). The goal is to let kids feel anger while teaching them not to act on it with aggression.

via HuffPost|

#anger-management #boys #emotions

media11 months ago•1 min saved

Celebrating Loyal and Good Boys in Cartoons

The article features a cartoon titled 'Very good boys,' likely depicting humorous or endearing scenes involving boys, emphasizing entertainment and humor.

via Daily Kos|

#boys #cartoon #comedy

mental-health3 years ago•3 min saved

The Silent Struggle: Parents and Teens Alike Battle Anxiety and Depression

A new study from Norway suggests that the gender gap in adolescent depression may be influenced by how girls and boys react to stress. While both genders face similar levels of stress, it appears that stress has a stronger impact on girls, leading to higher rates of depression. The study found that girls who experienced more stressful life events and bullying at age 12 were more likely to exhibit depressive symptoms at age 14, whereas boys did not show the same pattern. These findings highlight the importance of early intervention and preventive measures for girls during the transition to adolescence. However, the study has limitations, such as focusing on depressive symptoms rather than clinically diagnosed depressive disorders.

via PsyPost|

#adolescent-depression #boys #gender-gap