The 'school of hard knocks' belief suggests that enduring hardships toughens boys, but it may only make them harder without emotional resilience. Boys require diverse roles including caregiving and teaching empathy, which does not equate to weakness. The notion that boys should simply 'take it' undermines their emotional needs and the importance of parental support. Understanding their vulnerabilities and providing appropriate emotional backing is crucial to their development, rather than forcing them to endure unnecessary hardship without backing.
The 'school of hard knocks' doesn't make boys stronger-it makes them only 'harder.' Boys need roles in their lives beside student, friend, or athlete, and some of them should be caregiving ones.
Teaching boys to be more empathic does not make them become too vulnerable or too 'soft.' The argument in favor of boys being tough is flawed, as they should have emotional support.
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