The document discusses several theories about boys' development and gender treatment, including male separation trauma, boys dominating classrooms which can lag girls' development, and boys being raised with problematic ideals and alienation. It also notes studies showing issues like absent childhood models, maternal separation, inherent isolation, and dysfunctional rearing that boys face. Some potential solutions discussed include promoting positive male heroes, offering male-only classes, emphasizing activities, and less demonization of males. Overall, the document analyzes research on challenges boys face and potential ways to address issues like depression, underachievement, and emotional disorders.

1. Boys’ Development Boys’ gender treatment – a major issue Theories: 1)male separation trauma from mom and poor male figure identification and modeling (Chodrow,N)

6. Maternal Separation Studies

7. These are class based theories!! May not apply to all SES levels, ethnicities

15. Nice guys = acting badly

20. Common ideas Male mentors enliven and stimulate To regard boys as “toxic” subjects child to negative stereotyping Some essence of maleness may be positive Competition, aggression,winning,group dynamics, side to side communication Love thru action is OK Over dependence on the “mask” of inexpressiveness can harm Boy code exists: oak strong, give ‘em hell,big wheel, no sissy stuff

21. Common areas Boys and girls benefit from a less gendered society Anger control---helped by male mentor or dad Respect development--- male mentor or dad Generativity--- male mentor or dad Play development---male mentor or dad