There are so many things I want to scream out of rage and disillusionment right now.\xa0But that is not what is most productive.\xa0What is most productive is being an intentional part of the solution.\xa0\nThe solution is to dismantle rape culture.\xa0And it starts HERE.\xa0\nIt starts with how we are raising our boys.\xa0\nNow.\nToday.\nIt starts with the conversations you\u2019re having with your sons and the behavior you\u2019re modeling.\nIs it a big undertaking?\nYes.\nCan we do it?\nYes.\nIn this episode, I explain the exact (science/research based) parenting my husband and I are committed to because we are committed to not raising a rapist.\xa0\nIf I had a daughter, I would want to know that every boy, young man, and the older man she was in contact with understood and valued these guiding principles.\nPlease listen and share with everyone you know who is participating in any way to raise the next generation of men.\nSee full show notes in link in bio for recommended articles and books related to raising emotionally intelligent boys.\nResources:\nArticle: 3 Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts For Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids\nArticle: 5 Ways To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Boys In The Era Of Toxic Masculinity\nArticle: How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids\nBook: Raising Cain: Protecting The Emotional Life of Boys\nBook: Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices