How to curb male loneliness and help boys find purpose

Males are falling behind women, academically. Millions of boys are losing social skills while turning to social media apps and influencers. NBC News' Stephanie Ruhle moderates a discussion with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Richard Reeves and Michael Strautmanis on how to curb male loneliness and establish healthy gender norms. NBCUniversal News Group is the media partner of Aspen Ideas Festival.
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#Loneliness #Male #AspenIdeas

[@winstonoboogie2424]

Teach them history and they'll think twice about having kids of their own.

[@justgivemethetruth]

LOL

[@TheLoneComic]

I find it hypocritical to discuss male loneliness when denial of affection is one of legacy oral tradition skillsets and one of the many primary manipulation tools of the overwhelmingly hidden overpopulated sub-social toxic feminine culture tradition toolbox.

[@ChandlerBinh]

Yes

[@johnadonyedan-jumbo687]

everyone talking about boys problem is just an elite stupid person, they should call youn buys themselves and ask them directly

[@ricardobarahona3939]

what?

[@SuperPhunThyme100]

Men think they're entitled to women affection. That's the problem.

[@damienr3086]

Men GET YOUR PASSPORTS! Women in the West are Unsalvageable. GODSPEED GENTS!

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

I married my wife from Japan, she’s awesome

[@fliptop157]

The panel should have been composed of a mix of single and married persons of different ages for a full spectrum discussion.

[@maxpayne232]

So we're here to talk about boys and men.... ... and all I will talk about is race.

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

He was really digging into the Black girl/women demographic, he is trying for politics.

[@maxpayne232]

@@nodishtoodeep3053 He actually made some very good points afterwards. But it was weird that he made it about race right away especially since the question wasn't about that at all.

[@kelvinjames7048]

I would have preferred 3 white men on the panel just leave race out of it. I am not raising my black son to identify his self as black over being a man first. Being black is number 10 out 10 things.

[@justthefacts620]

Being Black is number 10???? You are either white or truly in danger. Blink 3 times if you need us to save you.

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

18:20 we need you to support women. All we are to them is tools? Support the economy, the jobs, support and heal women? We are not allowed to ask for anything or be who we want to be?

[@Frankelmind1]

Oh please Biden is president stop it

[@celinebally]

Thank you. This discussion should be repeated nationwide and world wide

[@ow5045]

All you have to do is give them passports, y'all overcomplicating this situation.

[@damienr3086]

facts! they needto join the Passport Bro Movement.

[@Jay-ef2ii]

@@damienr3086 The idea is about them doing and finishing College, attending church and doing community service and help the poor. June 2024. USA

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

@@Jay-ef2ii The first part is the problem, why should boys buy into a system that will ultimately reject them?

[@fliptop157]

"Problem of boys with boys and we treat like malfunctioning girls", what are you talking about?

[@fliptop157]

You want an outcry for not enough men choosing to be a teacher, instead of acknowledging men preferring different careers? Are you a teacher?

[@justgivemethetruth]

I think the problem is bullying in many dimensions, class warfare, but alpha males learn or taught to "punk" or bully/dominate younger or weaker males. Same with good looks, or a large family and lots of brothers.

[@larrythelieutenant1783]

The fact that CNBC is hosting a panel discussion about the development of young boys tells you how bad it is. The framework should be adjusted to include the risks men assume in society and the agency/resources of men are NOT supposed to benefit women.

[@fliptop157]

Didn't take long..... first panelist, guys who are MGTOW are not men.

[@michaelalbanese1877]

Great talk. Respect to Stephanie for hosting this. Richard Reeves talks about these issues in an incredibly constructive and reassuring way. More from him, please.

[@gathrightcrystal]

I heard allowing them in women's locker rooms was a trend 😎🥃

[@StoicContrarian]

Bring Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate on the panel; then this would have been very substantive m.

[@tkc8810]

The fact that she had to tell the dudes on the side that the point is to not hurt anybodys feelings is so embarassing. People with big fragile egos and snowflakes should read the book anti fragile.

[@jvera6403]

The moderator seems uncomfortable ( not relaxed and body language like a twisted pretzel). Glad the one panelist mentioned "MGTOW" (MEN GOING THEIR OWN WAY) Movement. --One might conclude that it was/is counterproductive, after all.

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

These guys are just pushing the narrative and not actually talking about what is causing this on boys. Ya know, actually listening to the grievances that MGTOW is bringing up

[@fliptop157]

@18:00, thanks for letting men know you're only going to us them for the benefit of society and women.

[@eriksyring]

22: Toxically/obsoletely masculine comments by Gov. Moore, good that there was immediate pushback.

[@kevinpalmerart]

What about the economics of this current situation?

[@dkaenterprise219]

It is often said that when you don't know the purpose of a thing; abuse is inevitable! The word of God in Romans 13:1 teaches us that the idea of governmental authority is of God Romans 13:1 Says Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. However, knowing the purpose of governmental authority should make it easier for every soul to be subject to governmental authorities. Romans 13:4 teaches us the purpose for governmental authority which is to minister to you for good... Romans 13:4 Says For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Matthew 19:17 Says And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. John 1:1 Says In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. As we see, the purpose for governmental authority is to minister to us for good, but only God is good and God and His word are one and the same. Therefore, all governmental authorities suppose to be ministering the word of God to us for our good. However, if this is not the case then governmental authorities are ministering evil to its peoples. Study Jesus Christ and you will know how to become a real man. 1 Corinthians 13:11 Says When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

[@alejandrocastillo9209]

Sounds good. If only the Roman’s hadn’t changed the word of god….

[@damienr3086]

@@alejandrocastillo9209 THis is according to research i found online: The Apostle Paul is the author of the Epistle to the Romans (see Romans 1:1). In writing this epistle, Paul used the assistance of a scribe, Tertius, who wrote his own greeting to the Roman Saints near the conclusion of the epistle (see Romans 16:22). Now show me the research that romans changed the word of GOD.

[@BigDiscussions76]

As much as the Internet voices are taking criticism, they forced this conversation. Salute to them👏

[@azraelfirstofhisname8695]

Good to see you hear Doctor

[@BigDiscussions76]

Hey @@azraelfirstofhisname8695 . Cool bro. This is huge that they're talking about this now. Some of the talking points sound an awful lot like Dr. T. Hasan Johnson's.

[@markgillogley912]

real diverse panel

[@ChandlerBinh]

Yeah, it needed Aliens, Predators and Heafcliffe.

[@markgillogley912]

@ChandlerBinh Surely Stephanie has better things to be doing with her time than listening to this whining.

[@gathrightcrystal]

Men can go into the women's locker room but when a woman wants in the men's locker room she is the weird one 😎🥃

[@fliptop157]

What did the 2- or 3-year-old do to be suspended? if unruly, how do you mesaure that?

[@dannylopez5052]

The people running these conferences are more focused on talking than taking action. Loneliness in young boys is a normal part of growing up. Traditionally, cultures had rituals to help boys through tough times, teaching them resilience and life skills. Instead of just discussing the problem, we should bring back or create new supportive traditions. These rituals helped boys feel like they belonged and learned from older generations. In short, we need less talk and more action. By focusing on real support, we can guide young boys through loneliness and help them grow into strong adults. Let's start making a real difference in their lives.

[@cheeks2696]

It starts with talking. No talk, no clear path to definitive action..

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

Let’s say your ideas is a correct one, what trials/rites could we put into modern society for the west?

[@dannylopez5052]

@@nodishtoodeep3053 As much as it upsets a portion of society. Especially if they're lacking in a culture that has these rites of passages. I would say, teaching a boy to hunt, give him a rifle, and leading up to the rite of passage teach him to handle the gun with responsibility, and to treat life whether human or animal (game) with significance. Teach life is sacred, lastly put him to a test, have him join other males in venture away from society to put him through a several days ordeal. What's lacking are male figures aside from a father, who endows skills to younger males. A mentor. Look up a Hero's Journey, for a broad understanding of what I was trying to allude to.

[@jibarabicha4853]

So, no more absentee fathers

[@nodishtoodeep3053]

@@jibarabicha4853 De incentivizes divorce and let the nuclear family happen naturally

[@user-qv4ze8zm4h]

There are people at least one in every American family suffers a paranoia according to a youtuber, bro.

[@salamiswami5456]

MIK-EY MOUSE

[@angelmacas1774]

And at minute 4:10 becomes about race. I'm out of here!

[@T4coT2uesday]

Peanut fat peanut fat fat peanut peanut sauce

[@jordanfgfox7237]

And why are women are not happy about this?You've guys warned it so this is what you get :/