Episode 2: Boys, Education, and a System Not Built for Them

In this powerful episode, the hosts take a deep dive into how today’s education system often fails young boys. They open with personal reflections on why they “take the stairs,” then move into a raw conversation about how schools are not designed to help boys thrive.From outdated expectations of masculinity to the lack of male role models in classrooms, they explore how boys are taught to do rather than be, and how this conditioning shapes their confidence, emotions, and sense of worth. The group discusses everything from early childhood education to cultural stereotypes, pay gaps, and the need for more male presence and mentorship in schools.It’s a deep, honest conversation about how we can better support our sons, students, and young men — not by lowering expectations, but by understanding how they learn best and creating environments where they can grow into strong, compassionate leaders.Scripture: Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”Hosts Rachael, Liz, Junior, and Z Website wetakethestairs.com