S6/Ep.08 - Boys in a Digital Storm

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges boys face in the digital age and the steps schools can take to foster responsible digital citizenship.

In this episode of IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education Podcast, join the urgent conversation surrounding boys in the digital age, sparked by the impactful Netflix series Adolescence. Head of School John Botti from The Browning School (United States) offers insights on navigating this complex landscape. Originally highlighted in his Head of School Blogpost, Botti discusses the unique challenges boys face online, the vulnerabilities that can draw them into harmful spaces like the manosphere, and the proactive steps boys’ schools must take beyond simple screen-time limits. Learn about fostering essential digital literacy in educators, building resilience in boys, and the critical role of relational connection and supportive school cultures in guiding boys toward responsible digital citizenship and positive human values. New episodes of the IBSC Exploring Boys' Education podcast are available exclusively to IBSC members on the IBSC website for the first two weeks. Afterward anyone may access them from all popular podcast platforms. We encourage you to share this resource across and beyond your school community! IBSC Exploring Boys’ Education music composed and performed by Tom DiGiovanni…

People in this episode

Guest: John Botti

Topics covered

• boys' education
• digital literacy
• online challenges
• resilience
• digital citizenship

Keywords

• boys
• digital age
• screen time
• manosphere
• education
• resilience
• digital literacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Browning School, IBSC

Books & works: Adolescence

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