Bullying, hazing, school shootings and sexual assaults make for terrifying headlines. But these events don’t happen in a vacuum. In “Masterminds & Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World,” parenting expert and author Rosalind Wiseman collaborated with teen boys to explain peer dynamics and how they can be navigated. Wiseman recently spoke to U.S. News about incorrect stereotypes and how adults can help boys cope with the challenges they face.
