I can’t come up with the words for it … but I am not a feminist I am more like a humanist …. I believe that boys really do need that extra protection and care because emotionally on a whole they are stunted just because of biology and the way they learn differently.

That is where an all guys school where they can learn at their speed (using a safe space oriented view) where they don’t deal with the sexual awkwardness and surges that happen. They can focus on academics and sports and what not. I also think there needs to be interactions with girls and women in a structured setting at the same time to ensure exposure can be made.

As an example, if there is a sister like school, it could be one of those things that guys also learn how to prepare food and serve it in a lunch style program, where it is mixed sex … that way boys can learn that they are equals ….

As for alcohol … I guess I was lucky to be termed a highly functional alcoholic and as an example I have had a total of two doubles Manhattan cocktails this year. I didn’t need an AA meeting, or things like that I realized it was causing more harm then help and moved on. Having so much hurt/pain was a benefit since it allows you to filter life on what is important and what is not….

Boys need real men to help them bridge that gap. Something as women can attest is in short supply now-a-days …. :-( I so feel for single mothers who have sons … that has to be a personal nightmare ….