How often have we heard phrases such as “boys will be boys” or “it’s OK, he just did it because he likes you”, about disrespectful or aggressive behaviour towards girls or women? Experts say, although these phrases seem harmless on the surface, we are in fact unknowingly normalising aggression as something that is inherent in boys or something that is provoked by girls. - Young people's behaviours are often shaped by adults and carers around them. By stopping disrespectful behaviour and education through positive role modelling, we can put an end to the cycle of violence.