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Harley Watson was headed down a pathway he refers to as a "gangster" lifestyle. The teenager, who is 17 years old and hails from Clacton in Essex, was described as a "lost and troubled youth," having spent his life without a father figure. I acted quite poorly at school, and had I continued, I likely would have faced expulsion. His experience is reflected in a new report , which says young men who lack a positive male role model are in crisis. The CSJ report discovered that fatherlessness substantially affects boys' mental well-being, educational outcomes, and future opportunities. At 14 years old, Harley became part of Lads Need Dads, a nearby initiative aimed at providing boys with essential life skills and boosting their self-assurance. Female mentors collaborate with small groups consisting of eight boys each, instructing them on forming healthy relationships, managing their anger, and understanding what qualities make up an excellent ...

"Cease running around naked in the streets, bringing shame upon our family!" my father sent via email. It was the night before my birthday, and I had just released an emotionally resonant piece that received positive feedback. New York Times After numerous friends and female pupils informed me that they found my insights both enlightening and beneficial, I viewed it as a significant achievement. However, now staring at my computer screen, I felt like an utter disappointment for hurting someone whom I cherished deeply. I was a contentedly married, well-liked educator in my fifties who had undergone extensive therapy for many years under a mentor-like figure. This therapist assisted me in quitting both alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking—a habit I also shared with my biological dad. However, despite this progress, I found myself reverting to feeling like a young girl during family dinners in Michigan as I voiced an opi...