The Trouble with Boys

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From the moment they enter the classroom, boys face significant challenges. They are expelled from preschool nearly five times more than girls and diagnosed with learning disorders four times as often in elementary school. By eighth grade, many are reading below the basic level, and in high school, they are heavily outnumbered in AP classes, often showing indifference to extracurricular activities outside athletics. Alarmingly, boys now represent less than 43 percent of college enrollments, with the gap widening each semester. This issue extends beyond boys; their declining college attendance negatively impacts girls, as admissions officers often favor boys to achieve balanced student bodies. Award-winning journalist Peg Tyre interviews hundreds of parents, educators, and experts to uncover how the educational system is failing boys. She identifies various factors, including the high-stress academic environment in early education, the elimination of recess, the rigid demands of No Child Left Behind, and a curriculum that often overlooks boys’ interests. However, Tyre's book is not merely a critique; it also highlights innovative techniques educators are using to re-engage boys in learning. The Trouble with Boys serves as a call to action for parents and educators to address these issues urgently, ensuring that school does not become solely a “girl thing” for millions of boys.