Save the Males

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Save the Males

The Wall Street Journal (subscription publication) reported young men in America are struggling to transition into adulthood, facing a crisis of purpose and lagging behind their female counterparts in education, employment, and independence. Of course, writers like Christina Hoff Sommers have been writing about this for years.

The Journal highlights the Moreno family in Miami as an example of this trend. Their three adult sons still live at home and lack clear career paths, while their daughter has successfully launched into adulthood. Anecdotal, sure. The Journal says this phenomenon has worsened over the past decade, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted education and social connections. As women increasingly enter the workforce and seize new opportunities, many young men feel aimless and isolated, often lacking motivation and direction. This gap is evident in lower male labor-force participation and increased time spent alone. Experts cite changing gender roles, declining male-dominated industries, and a lack of social support for men as key factors. These trends have significant economic and social implications, including a rising suicide rate among young men.

I can’t help but think of the story in Tuesday’s BRIGHT about Gen Z losing jobs at a higher rate. While the pandemic and society’s focus on women’s success dominate, there are definitely parents and school administrators enabling lack of motivation.

(Obviously, I have not been and never will be a parent, so take all this rambling with a grain of salt. I mean no disrespect to anyone in these tough situations.)