Why Do Some Teen Boys Turn Aggressive? The Surprising Role of Masculinity

[Grim Reaper 6]

Research indicates adolescent boys show increased aggression when their masculinity is perceived as threatened, especially under social pressures to conform to traditional masculine norms. The study highlights the importance of addressing these pressures during puberty to prevent negative behaviors linked to fragile masculinities.

It’s been long established that certain men become aggressive when they see their manhood as being threatened. When does this behavior emerge during development—and why? A new study by a team of psychology researchers shows that adolescent boys may also respond aggressively when they believe their masculinity is under threat—especially boys growing up in environments with rigid, stereotypical gender norms..

https://scitechdaily.com/why-do-some-teen-boys-turn-aggressive-the-surprising-role-of-masculinity/

[Piney]

I'm glad I learned my "man skills" from my stepmother. 

[Grim Reaper 6]

1 minute ago, Piney said:

I'm glad I learned my "man skills" from my stepmother. 

Well, I learned my from my dad and his philosophy was simple. Always try to avoid violence, but if someone lays hands upon you kick their ass!

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

5 minutes ago, Piney said:

I'm glad I learned my "man skills" from my stepmother. 

The man in my home was mum too.

[CrimsonKing]

I started getting into boxing when I was 8...

Beating the hell out of,and having the same done in return kinda helped me to see from a young age to leave that s*** in the gym,ring,or cage 😆 

 

[Buzz_Light_Year]

15 minutes ago, Grim Reaper 6 said:

especially boys growing up in environments with rigid, stereotypical gender norms..

Just more woke BS.

[Grim Reaper 6]

2 minutes ago, Buzz_Light_Year said:

Just more woke BS.

It’s not surprising you would feel that way, bet you had a kick me sign on your back while growing up, oh that’s right you never did grow up your still using childish words like WOKE.

🤣

[Michelle]

The boys in school learned about my toxic masculine side when I caught them picking on someone. I've only had to use it three times since.😇

[Guyver]

My dad taught me, that when driving…you always stop and let a pretty girl cross the street, so you can gaze upon her in an undistracted fashion.  That pretty much sums up my lessons in manhood.  Oh, that plus…don’t ever start a fight, just make sure you finish one or else when you get home you’ll get a good ass kicking yourself.

Edited July 15 by Guyver

[Guyver]

They used to call those the “Good old days.”  Now, you should teach your children, they can be whatever they want, and if they want to be a kitty, they can dress like one, and advocate for having a kitty litter box in the classroom for their bowel movements.  Sigh.

[Sir Wearer of Hats]

A similar conversation is occurring ATM in Doctor Who fandom, because Ncuti Gutwa as the Doctor cries. 
Such as when he is standing on a land mine and realises that because of the way the mine works, coupled eith his biology it’d blow up part of the planet. He cries when 

Spoiler

The villain of the series literally murders the universe.

And so on. 
and a lot of people are getting their knickers knotted because they think it’s not masculine or heroic for him to be crying. 
Whereas I think it shows someone in touch with their emotions - you’d have a damn good cry in similar situations I’m sure. He also doesn’t JUST cry, he has a cry and then gets on with the job at hand. IMO that’s an appropriate and mature approach. 

[XenoFish]

Aggression because I want to protect myself and my friends. Such a terrible thing, I guess.🙄

I only had one real fight in school and the other kid needed reconstructive surgery on his nose. 

[lightly]

Dad was quiet,  a good example in itself     Ma taught me all sorts of things.. about integrity and compassion and true strength .   She had a good ,time tested, saying for every occasion.   

[Cho Jinn]

18 hours ago, Grim Reaper 6 said:

Well, I learned my from my dad and his philosophy was simple. Always try to avoid violence, but if someone lays hands upon you kick their ass!

Sage advice.

[Grim Reaper 6]

3 hours ago, Cho Jinn said:

Sage advice.

Thank you very much, my father was a smart guy!!!!!!!!