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PRESSURE AND STRESS, YES IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME
BUT WAIT, CALIFORNIA HAS MADE IT ILLEGAL TO SUSPEND DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS
GOOD IDEA OR BAD?

https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article234912107.html

California students missed more than 150,000 days of school because of suspensions for unruly behavior in the 2016-17 academic year, according to a California Senate analysis of SB 419.

Skinner and other supporters of the bill argued that students of color are disproportionately affected by such suspensions.

SB 419 “may be one of the best ways to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline,” Skinner said.

SB 419 was also praised by civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, who said in a statement that, “I strongly believe that SB 419 will bring justice to California youth by eliminating suspensions for disruption and defiance, putting an end to discriminatory discipline policies and instituting restorative justice practices.”–The Sacramento Bee

SPECIAL GUEST AUTHOR: Dr. Warren Farrell,author of The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It. Dr. Farrell is currently the Chair of the Commission to Create a White House Council on Boys and Men.

What is the boy crisis?

It’s a crisis of education. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent less likely than girls to meet basic proficiency in reading, math, and science.

It’s a crisis of mental health. ADHD is on the rise. And as boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women.

It’s a crisis of fathering. Boys are growing up with less-involved fathers and are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison.

It’s a crisis of purpose. Boys’ old sense of purpose—being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner—are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a “purpose void,” feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification.

So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers and leaders worthy of our respect.

BOOK: www.amazon.com/Boy-Crisis-Boys-Struggling-About/dp/1942952716/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535330908&sr=8-1&keywords=the+boy+crisis+warren+farrell

BIO: Dr. Warren Farrell is the author of books published in 17 languages. They include two award-winning international best-sellers: Why Men Are The Way They Are plus The Myth of Male Power

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