The article highlights the pressing issue of young boys being increasingly influenced by toxic online figures promoting a hollow version of masculinity. It discusses how, in the absence of positive role models and real-life guidance, boys are turning to unhealthy outlets like gaming and pornography, which affect their mental health and relationships. Sir Gareth Southgate's lecture emphasizes the societal failure to support young men, leading to heightened feelings of isolation and a skewed perception of success measured by wealth and dominance. The article stresses a need for concerted efforts to guide boys towards resilience, empathy, and authentic connections.
Boys today face toxic online influences which promote a hollow, misogynistic masculinity, affecting their character and relationships as they grow up.
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