Boy friendships. Also what the %#*!😳 we should do about swearing?

Ask Rachel anything When we covered the issues of friendship groups, with girls in mind, we had a massive reaction from parents who have been struggling to understand what's going on. Now it's the turn of boys. When friendships work, they are extremely beneficial, but what causes boys to struggle with their mates, and how can we help them? Also, how do you deal with swearing in your family? Is it absolutely forbidden, does it matter who's doing it and when, or are you all a bit potty-mouthed? We look at the science and the social side of swearing. References: Teenage Boys https://www.healthyplace.com/parenting/the-parent-coach/how-to-help-your-son-deal-with-mean-boys https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2018/11/08/mean-behavior-isnt-just-girls-heres-how-help-your-son-manage-toxic-relationships/ https://www.parentsleague.org/blog/listening-project-fostering-connection-boys%E2%80%99-schools https://www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-strength/a32002443/the-importance-of-staying-connected/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jora.12047 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deep-Secrets-Friendships-Crisis-Connection/dp/0674072421 Watch/listen with your teen: https://therepproject.org/films/the-mask-you-live-in/ https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett Podcast The 2022 film Close: https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/festival/films/close References: Swearing https://www.verywellfamily.com/managing-disrespectful-teens-3974887 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-39082467.amp https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/worried-about-your-foul-mouth-swearing-could-actually-be-good-for-you https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/text-2020-0051/html Text & Talk: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Language, Discourse & Communication Studies. Support the show Please hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits. Find all the tips from the episode on Substack: My email [email protected] My website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact me Instagram Facebook