International Day of the Boy Child 2025
Podcast Description
Across homes, schools, and society, boys are navigating a silent crisis. They're more likely to drop out of school, face physical punishment, emotional neglect, and are often told to 'man up' instead of speak up. They’re trapped in what we call ‘The ManBox’, a culture that forces boys to suppress emotion, value aggression, and shy away from vulnerability. It’s no surprise many of them grow up confused, disconnected, or worse, angry and broken.At Boys2Men Coaching & Mentoring, we are changing this narrative. In this podcast, Steven Edward shared on the challenges the boy child faces today in schools, homes and society.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores themes of emotional suppression, educational challenges, and societal expectations, with episodes discussing topics like the impact of toxic masculinity, emotional neglect in parenting, and the importance of vulnerability for boys.

Across homes, schools, and society, boys are navigating a silent crisis. They’re more likely to drop out of school, face physical punishment, emotional neglect, and are often told to ‘man up’ instead of speak up. They’re trapped in what we call ‘The ManBox’, a culture that forces boys to suppress emotion, value aggression, and shy away from vulnerability. It’s no surprise many of them grow up confused, disconnected, or worse, angry and broken.
At Boys2Men Coaching & Mentoring, we are changing this narrative. In this podcast, Steven Edward shared on the challenges the boy child faces today in schools, homes and society.
Across homes, schools, and society, boys are navigating a silent crisis. They’re more likely to drop out of school, face physical punishment, emotional neglect, and are often told to ‘man up’ instead of speak up.They’re trapped in what we call ‘The ManBox’, a culture that forces boys to suppress emotion, value aggression, and shy away from vulnerability. It’s no surprise many of them grow up confused, disconnected, or worse, angry and broken.

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.