In this brilliant and moving book, two of the country's leading child psychologists share what they have learned in more than thirty-five years of combined experience working with boys and their families. They reveal a nation of boys who are sad, afraid, angry, and silent. They illuminate the forces that threaten our boys, teaching them to believe that "cool" equals macho strength and stoicism. The authors shed light on the emotional mis-education of boys and show parents how to help boys cultivate emotional awareness and empathy—giving them the vital connections and support they need to navigate the social pressures of youth.