Tag: adolescence
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Babies, Screen Time, and the Road to Anxious Teens: What a Singapore Study Reveals
New Findings from a Singapore Study on Early Screen Time Researchers in Singapore have highlighted a potential long-term impact of screen time in infancy. The study examines how excessive exposure to electronic devices before the age of two may be connected to higher levels of anxiety during adolescence and slower decision-making processes. While the findings…
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From Adolescence to the manosphere: 2025’s moment in shaping boys’ futures
Introduction: a year that has reframed the conversation about boys The closing pages of 2024 and the early months of 2025 have intensified a long-running cultural debate about masculinity, adolescence, and the digital spaces that shape young minds. The Netflix drama Adolescence, which follows a 13-year-old boy accused of killing a classmate, became a catalyst…
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From Adolescence to the Manosphere: Has 2025 Been the Year of the Boy?
Introduction: A year of shifting narratives around teen boys The Netflix drama Adolescence, which follows the perilous arc of a 13-year-old boy entangled in a violent incident, has reignited a broader debate about boyhood in 2025. Across media and policy discussions, the question has moved from isolated headlines to a cultural pattern: are we witnessing…
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From Central Cee to Adolescence: Can Britain’s Global Moment Last in 2025?
Introduction: A Global Moment Rooted in British Youth Culture By 2025, British culture had a rare, loud voice on the world stage. From the meteoric rise of artists like Central Cee to the ripple effects of adolescence as a cultural mood, the UK seemed to be steering global attention toward its music, fashion, and TV…
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Can Teens Thrive Without Social Media? Trials Ahead of New Laws
Introduction: A Generational Experiment on the Horizon As lawmakers prepare to roll out new restrictions on social media access for teenagers, a real-world experiment is taking shape: what happens when adolescents log off and stay off, even if only temporarily? The debate has grown beyond tech enthusiasts and policymakers, reaching families, educators, and researchers who…
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7 Essential Tips to Help Teenage Boys Fulfill Their Potential
Introduction: Guiding, Not Punishing Teenage boys often face stereotypes about being reckless or disengaged. While risk-taking can be a normal part of adolescence, parents can play a pivotal role in shaping that energy into growth, resilience, and responsibility. These seven tips aim to offer practical strategies that help teenage boys fulfil their potential while preserving…
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7 practical tips to guide teenage boys toward reaching their potential
Why guiding teenage boys matters Teenage years can feel like a turbulent journey. For parents, the goal isn’t to control every choice but to provide a steady framework that helps boys channel their energy into constructive paths. Seven practical tips can help guide teenage boys toward fulfilling their potential, balancing autonomy with supportive oversight. 1.…
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Boys Carried by ‘Manly’ Stereotypes More Likely to Harm Others, Yet They’re a Minority, Study Finds
New insights into masculinity and aggression In a comprehensive examination of adolescent boys, researchers have found that those who strongly identify with traditional “manly” traits are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior or suffer from negative outcomes themselves. The study, conducted under The Men’s Project, analyzed data from 1,401 male participants and highlights a…
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Cannabis and Mental Health: A Personal Story of Breakdowns, Anxiety, and the Oxford Experience
From casual use to a mental health crisis Like many young people, I started using cannabis as a safer, more accessible alternative to alcohol. It wasn’t about rebellion or heavy experimentation; it was about fitting in, social ease, and the belief that weed was “natural” and harmless. I was a university student, a Londoner away…
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Stephen Graham’s Letters to Our Sons: A Global Call for Fathers to Write About What It Means to Be a Man
Stephen Graham Launches a Global Letters Project About Masculinity Emmy-winning actor Stephen Graham, best known for his role in Netflix’s Adolescence, has announced a new initiative designed to spark candid conversations between fathers and sons. The project, Letters to Our Sons, invites fathers from around the world to write personal letters reflecting on what it…