American schools and the "boy" problem

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@cptofthehouse

However, young men are a group of high risk. They have more car accidents, get thrown into jail more, drop out of school more, die more. They are outnumbered by the girls at colleges these days. These are all realities, not opinions.

@riverrunner

My sister-in-law, who is a high school principal says, “every adult male is a miracle.” I’m raising a 13 yo boy, and I get it.

I really agree with both of these comments. I’ve primarily been a SAHM, with two sons. Would I have stayed home if I had daughters? I don’t know. But I do know that I felt it was important for me to know what they were up to most of the time. </p>

<p>Someone recently asked me how I’d handle an upcoming professional situation. After giving the “right” answer, I jokingly added that I’ve gotten two sons through adolescence. Not much scares me anymore! :eek:</p>