#1173: Maybe Not Delayed

About this episode

The episode discusses the misconception that boys are often delayed in development and how this may not reflect their true abilities.

“Your son is delayed.” Those words can fill you worry and even some fear as a parent. But did you know that your son may be perfectly normal, and the system may be incorrect? Researchers have found that boys’ brains develop more slowly than their female peers’ brains. The public school system doesn’t often take this into account, and a student’s success is measured by standardized tests. This is also true when it comes to behavior. As a result, many boys are labeled delayed when it comes to...

Topics covered

• child development
• parenting
• education
• boys
• behavior
• standardized testing

Keywords

• delayed development
• boys' brains
• parenting concerns
• standardized tests
• education system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trail Life USA

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