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How Misguided Policies Are Harming Our Young Men

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Our young men are in trouble. They're falling behind in school, dropping out of college, and committing crimes at alarming rates. What's going on? And what can we do to help them?

In his new book, How Misguided Policies Are Harming Our Young Men, author John Rosemond argues that misguided policies, such as the war on drugs and the decline of the family, are to blame for the problems facing young men today. Rosemond argues that these policies have created a culture of victimhood and irresponsibility that has left young men feeling lost and adrift.

The War Against Boys: How Misguided Policies are Harming Our Young Men

by Christina Hoff Sommers

4.7 out of 5

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Rosemond's book is a passionate and provocative indictment of the way we've been raising our young men. He argues that we need to stop coddling them and start holding them accountable for their actions. We need to teach them the importance of hard work, discipline, and responsibility.

How Misguided Policies Are Harming Our Young Men is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our country. It's a wake-up call that we need to start taking seriously the problems facing our young men.

The War on Drugs

The war on drugs has been a disaster for young men. It has led to the mass incarceration of young men, particularly young men of color. In 2010, the United States had the highest incarceration rate in the world, with over 2 million people behind bars. Of those incarcerated, over half were young men under the age of 30.

The war on drugs has also led to a dramatic increase in the number of young men who are killed by police. In 2015, police killed over 1,000 people in the United States. Of those killed, over half were young men under the age of 30.

The war on drugs has been a complete failure. It has not reduced drug use, and it has had a devastating impact on young men. It is time to end the war on drugs and start investing in programs that help young men.

The Decline of the Family

The decline of the family has also had a negative impact on young men. In the past, families provided young men with a stable and supportive environment in which they could learn and grow. However, today, more and more young men are growing up in single-parent homes or in homes where both parents are working long hours.

The decline of the family has led to a number of problems for young men, including:

Increased rates of poverty
Increased rates of crime
Increased rates of drug abuse
Increased rates of mental health problems

The decline of the family is a serious problem that is having a devastating impact on young men. We need to start taking steps to rebuild the family and to create a more supportive environment for young men.

What Can We Do?

What can we do to help young men? Rosemond offers a number of suggestions, including:

End the war on drugs
Invest in programs that help young men
Rebuild the family
Hold young men accountable for their actions
Teach young men the importance of hard work, discipline, and responsibility

These are just a few of the things we can do to help young men. It is time to start taking seriously the problems facing our young men and to work together to create a better future for them.

Our young men are our future. We need to start investing in them and giving them the support they need to succeed. We need to end the war on drugs, rebuild the family, and hold young men accountable for their actions. We need to teach them the importance of hard work, discipline, and responsibility. If we do these things, we can help young men reach their full potential and become the leaders of tomorrow.

The War Against Boys: How Misguided Policies are Harming Our Young Men

by Christina Hoff Sommers

4.7 out of 5