The author neglects to mention the proliferation of behavior modifying drugs (Ritalin, Prozac, etc.)which are being prescribed overwhelmingly to young boys. This also contributes to the “wussification” of our youth.
You've nailed it right there--the natural tendencies of young boys are "too inconvenient" for many parents and nearly all educators. The little pill makes things so nice and manageable with barely any effort at all.
That is not to say there are not legitimate uses for these drugs, only that it's waayyyyy too convenient pop a pill rather than work with the child toward modifying behavior, much of which comes from a severe lack of the proper type of attention.
My husband and I have worked with tons of kids, and it's heartbreaking how many are severely lacking in having this basic need met. Oh, they are well fed, have every last "thing" they could ask for, but not the one thing they need the most, which is quality time with the adults charged with molding them into the next generation of responsible adults.
And pouring soy products down their gullets from birth doesn't help either.
***the proliferation of behavior modifying drugs (Ritalin, Prozac, etc.)which are being prescribed overwhelmingly to young boys**
That, among countless other reasons, is why WE HOMESCHOOLED.
If my son was unteachable because of the wiggles, he had to run laps around our large piece of land to calm him down.