The Impact of Male Role Models on Young Boys
Adult males are important in the lives of young boys, especially fatherless boys. Male role models affect young boys positively in many areas of life. Because of the high divorce rate in the United States, the impact of male role models on young boys is particularly significant.
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Social Impact of Male Role Models on Young Boys
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Boys tend to model social behavior, so they need male role models. The presence of a male role model improves the relationship a boy has with his siblings and custodial parent. Boys with male role models reported fewer problems with anger than boys who have no male role model, according to a survey conducted by the mentoring group Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Substance Use and the Presence of Male Role Models
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Boys living apart from their fathers, without male role models are at dramatically greater risk for drug or alcohol abuse, according to statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics Survey on Child Health. The National Fatherhood Initiative reported a lack of closeness to a father positively correlated with use of alcohol, cigarettes and hard drugs in children.
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Academic Impact of Male Role Models on Young Boys
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Evidence presented in a Big Brothers Big Sisters impact study shows that grades are higher for boys with male role models. Boys with male role models tend to attend school more regularly than boys who don't have male role models, according to the same study.
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Anonymous
Nov 04, 2011
Lisa Mann LaDuke There are several good Male Role Models. We are constantly working to show the younger generation a positive Person to look up to. Also we try hard to show them that life doesn't have to be about drugs and gangs. So don't worry I promise that ill do my part. -
Anonymous
Nov 04, 2011
There are several good Male Role Models. We are constantly working to show the younger generation a positive Person to look up to. Also we try hard to show them that life doesn't have to be about drugs and gangs. So don't worry I promise that ill do my part.
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We used to have good role models for our boys but hollywood has turned everything upside down. The women's movement shifted things too far.
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Men are too often criticized and not praised enough. It angers me when I see shows (and real life) where the little girl is made to be/feel empowered by downing the boy.
