#1227: Boys Are Alright

“The kids are alright” was an iconic rock song by the Who. But unfortunately that phrase no longer rings true when it comes to young men in our society. Boys today are struggling with rising rates of depression and anxiety, and underperforming girls at every academic level.  The boys are “not alright.” So what can we do? The key is to go back to the basics. Boys need less time sitting down in school. They need more freedom to run, explore, play, and take healthy risks. One way to do this is to declare a “no screens” day once a week. Use that day to fish, hike, or volunteer with your son. I can guarantee your day will be more than just “alright”-- and your son will be too. To learn about raising godly boys, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.