How are today's boys absorbing messages about masculinity from violent media and games? How early does this begin, and what happens when gaming chats turn cruel or hostile?

Dr. Ruston talks with author-educator Christopher Pepper and journalist Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of the recently released book, Talk To Your Boys.

They share practical "interrupter" tools and relatable stories that help parents support boys as they encounter conflict through gaming, navigate their online lives, and grow into confident, caring young men.

Featured Experts

Christopher Pepper

Joanna Schroeder

Book

Talk To Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow Into Confident, Caring Young Men, by Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder

Time Code

00:00 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age

00:19 Meet the Authors: Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder

00:49 Connecting with Sons Through Technology

02:02 The Importance of Conversations About Masculinity

05:17 Understanding Boys' Online Behavior

11:05 Addressing Social Cruelty and Bullying

23:26 Modeling Positive Behavior for Boys

26:23 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview