Raising boys beyond toxic masculinity

Developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey discusses the harmful effects of rigid masculinity on young Australian boys, highlighting that suicide is the leading cause of death for males aged 15-44 in Australia, with boys and men three times more likely to take their own lives. Children as young as three are already absorbing societal messages that boys shouldn't cry or show emotions. Dr Garvey emphasises that boys aren't born wrong but are 'lost boys' who need strong relationships, emotional role modelling, and safe spaces to develop healthy masculine identities that allow them to express feelings, ask for help, and respect others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.