5 WAYS FOR PARENTS TO NURTURE POSITIVE MASCULINITY IN FUTURE GENERATIONS OF YOUNG MEN

Boys are frequently raised to embody strength, self-reliance, and stoicism, discouraging the any emotions of vulnerability. These societal norms reinforce the belief that seeking assistance or sharing emotions is a weakness. This can cause concealment of true feelings. These gender stereotypes restrict men’s potential. To change the dynamic for future generations, here are five ways from the experts at Motherly.com that parents can employ to nurture positive masculinity for those born with the XY chromosome. Group of boys. CANVA.COM Teach boys to embrace emotion. By embracing emotions, boys can cultivate a greater sense of empathy, nurturing kindness, compassion, and stronger connections which will benefit not only themselves, but their relationships with others. Teach boys how to cultivate strength. Strength does not have to always be physical. Although working out is important, teach boys how to cultivate and strengthen traditional inner qualities such as determination, perseverance, self-confidence, and overcoming challenges ahead of putting physically strength at the forefront. Teen working out. CANVA.COM Teach boys how to break stereotypes. Encourage them to challenge and not accept or go along with societal expectations and norms. Teach boys that adhering to what what everyone else thinks and believes isn’t what it means to be...