Luke Entrup is here today to talk about healthy rites-of-passage for our teen boys.  

Luke explains what rites-of-passage are, why they’re important for our teens, and what adolescents get out of these rites-of-passage: a healthy connection to themselves and to their community. We dig into how gender affects these rites-of-passage and how we can create spaces where all genders are celebrated. We touch on toxic masculinity and how we can redefine what masculinity is and means today. I ask Luke if he thinks teenage boys are as hesitant to open up as we think, and he shares what they do at his Father-Son Connection Experiences. We finish today talking about accepting and trusting the kid that you have.

Takeaways from the show

• What are rites-of-passage? 
• Rites-of-passage can be uncomfortable
• What do we get from these rites-of-passage? 
• Does gender play into this? How can we expand those boxes? 
• What is male identity today? In the future? 
• Is masculinity toxic? How do we define what masculinity is today? 
• “One eye in, one eye out” 
• What to do if you’re feeling disconnected from your teen son 
• Who can teens open up to, besides their parents? 
• Accepting and trusting the kid that you have

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