Raising emotionally intelligent boys becomes particularly challenging during the tween years due to societal pressures that define masculinity. Psychologist Lisa Damour emphasizes the importance of fathers in this context, explaining that boys often perceive emotional discussions as 'girl things.' If mothers are the only ones engaging in these conversations, it can reinforce a negative stereotype. To foster emotional intelligence, boys need to see male role models who embrace vulnerability, demonstrating that expressing emotions is integral to being a man.
boys need male role models to show them that you can be both masculine and emotionally vulnerable.
it's so well-meaning, but it actually can reinforce exactly what the boy believes, like, 'See! It's a girl thing!'
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