Talk to Your Boys: How and When to Have Tough Conversations | CNN2.0

🔥 As boys face isolation, rigid masculinity pressures, and a tsunami of algorithm‑driven content, experts say parents should start difficult conversations earlier than they think—often before age 12—because kids may already have seen adult content and won’t bring it up first.
🗣️ Use side‑by‑side chats (car rides, walks, shooting hoops) to lower stress and increase openness, and think “31 one‑minute talks, not one 30‑minute lecture” to build comfort and trust over time.
📱 Algorithms quickly identify young male users and funnel intense streams of influence; proactive, non‑judgmental guidance helps counter misinformation and gives boys a safe place to ask real questions.
💬 Many boys say they want dads to be more open and emotionally real, balancing strength with vulnerability so sons feel seen, not shamed.

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