I’m afraid for the boy child, maybe the women empowerment came to detriment the men in the society at the expense of achieving gender balance.
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Some people tend to justify the sudden collapse of the boy child with some sort of emerging life trends ,which I tend to agree with but not wholly satisfied.
Just a few days ago an eleven year schoolboy committed suicide by hanging himself, with no clear motive that prompted his harsh decision. This is just but one among thousand of cases involving the boy child.
It all started taking the wrong course when the term ‘be man’ was used to justify the capabilities of the boy child. Society expectations forced men to thrive even in most horrifying moments.
As each day unfolds they encounter different mysteries. Almost 55% of our boys are struggling with drug abuse. The society is always ready to judge them harshly without questioning what lured them into the world of drug abuse.
Right now if you walk in any University lecture halls, the number of man is just devastating, they miss lectures to make ends meet.
I don’t think if they still receive same treatment as the ladies, no they don’t. For instance: if doesn’t have enough bus fare it can be taken lightly, but just imagine what happens to a man? Nothing less than being gashed outside. So sad.
The society has placed ridiculous, unrealistic expectations on the boy child. With the fear of not failing they struggle to keep up with. As a result they end up being frustrated or pouched by the cruel society.
This discussion should not be ignored. The struggle for gender equity should not dehumanize men, but it should create a perfect equilibrium for both girls and boys. That should be the ultimate goal.
Same attention needs to be given to a boy child too.
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True ,
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This is a wonderful piece
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Wow. That poor child. I think this is an area that needs a lot more to be said. In our attempt to voice the concerns and needs of the girl child, we are neglecting the boys. Good stuff. Looking forward to reading more.
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Very true, their is more , thank you
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Can’t wait to read more from you. You are talented in writing.
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Wow thank you
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You’re most welcome
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My heart breaks for all children who suffer. It is a shame that we focus on gender instead of species. It is disgraceful that humankind, in general, has not stepped up to the plate as stewards of our planet. But we must hold on to hope and keep acting from love in our hearts. If we do, love will conquer all ❤
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Very true
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very true – great post 🙂
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Wow…such a realistic thought…. Thank the drawing our attention on such a sensitive topic…never thought this is happening across the world so rapidly….
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It is real, it is happening , more than I shared
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Thank you so much for bringing light upon this… really appreciate it
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Pleasure
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This imbalance between the boy and girl child needs serious and urgent attention from all stakeholders.
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True
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You should add a like button. For guys like us who agree totally and can add nothing more but champion what you said.
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Very , thanks for agreeing with me, it is actually real
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This really made me sad. You should talk about this stuff. Thank you for this post.
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What you say has merit. I remember being afraid to have a boy, but as I have watched my son grow into a decent young man, I realize that he just needed the same guidance and encouragement my girls did. He has often said to me, though, that he lacks the role models he needs, and worries that his generation of men are not responsible enough. Keep the dialogue going.
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A fact they lack that courage to speak out their grievances since they considered as “strong vessels” and they have to maintain the manhood, so devastating
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Sad, I have seen so much of this over the years.
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Yeah, equality is important
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A very good topic 👍
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We should keep the conversation going
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What a world they have to live in…
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We are ” surviving”
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My heart goes out to them.
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So sad!
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Say that loudly
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It’s a difficult world made ever more so if challenged in any fashion.
Blessings to your good heart for writing about this.
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Thank you
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Nice!!
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Enjoyed reading your post. Poignant and meaningful!
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Thank you, this means a lot to me,
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Yes. And here in the U.S., as well: https://mitchteemley.com/2018/02/27/the-problem-with-boys/
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Really insightful. But unless we decide to stand for what’s right and ignore societal unrealistic expectations, we will forever wallow in the pits of depression and self-destruction. Welcome to society, where we will bully you for smiling and then wonder why you frown!
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Yeah, change comes when we all take a step, to the society, I’m in, thank you
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Nice piece. I enjoyed reading it. We all need to understand… “Mtoto ni Mtoto “
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You said it all…congrats…its high tym we also concentrate on the boy child
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Haha , we give equal concentration, focus, time
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Excellent
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Thank you
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Beautiful write-up 👌
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I’m humbled
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Society needs to take care of all of its members!
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This is true
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At least somebody has noticed that thr society focused more on the girl child and forgot about what the boy child is going through
Good insight jeff
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Thanks, my next one I guess will be on feminism,
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Suffer the little children! And what they must see under the hands of others!
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Very true
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Your take on this issue is spot on. The boy child has been neglected in this era of female empowerment and thus something needs to be done.
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Yeah we need to direct our focus on both sexes
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Yeap. You couldn’t have said it any better.
Keep up the awesome content Jeff👌😎
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Humbled
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I enjoy reading your post. I feel like children now a days are forced to grow up quickly with the realities of life. Everyday tragedies occur all over the world and everybody’s exposed. While we continue to protect our children. Thank you for sharing. Education is key.
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Exactly Miss Thank you , let’s do more of this, I’m looking forward to read more about # Blue Mood
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