353: Unmotivated Boys. What can parents do?

353: Unmotivated Boys. What can parents do?

Author: Impactful Parent September 3, 2026 Duration: 47:16
Unmotivated Boys. What can parents do? Is your son losing his drive, disengaging from school, or spending all his time glued to screens? You’re not alone, and it’s not just in your head! In this episode of The Impactful Parent, host Kristina Campos sits down with renowned family physician, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Leonard Sax to dive into the growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men. Together, they unpack the six critical factors driving this shift—from school environments that alienate boys to video game displacement, ADHD medications, environmental endocrine disruptors, shifts in cultural masculinity, and online risks like AI-generated media and pornography. Most importantly, Dr. Sax provides actionable strategies parents can implement immediately to help re-engage their sons and turn things around. 📌 Calls to Action & Resources Mentioned 📲 Download the FREE Impactful Parent App & Explore Website Resources: https://theimpactfulparent.com 📚 Learn More About Dr. Leonard Sax & His Books (Boys Adrift): https://www.leonardsax.com 💻 Check Video Game Content Ratings: https://www.commonsensemedia.org ⏱️ Timestamps [00:00] - Introduction & Welcome with Kristina Campos [00:46] - Introducing Guest Dr. Leonard Sax [01:49] - Evidence That Boys Are Falling Behind [05:04] - Factor 1: Changes in Education & Unfriendly Schooling [12:44] - Factor 2: Video Games & Screen Time Limits [19:50] - Factor 3: ADHD Medications & Motivation Effects [26:48] - Factor 4: Environmental Toxins & Falling Testosterone [31:26] - Factor 5: The Collapse of Cultural Masculinity [38:21] - Factor 6: Online Influences, AI Porn, & Digital Risks [43:28] - Parental Monitoring & Digital Controls [44:25] - Rest vs. Disconnection: How to Spot the Difference [45:53] - Practical Impactful Parent Tips & Wrap-Up

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