“From Boys to Young Men to Men: A Thousand Joys and a Thousand Sorrows“
An edited version of a talk given at the Catholic Education Office in August 2011 to an audience of educators and counsellors.
Abstract
This article explores the major stages in the journey from boyhood to manhood. It starts with primary school early high school years, moves on to adolescence, then early manhood, through to the maturing years. It explores what boys and men need along this journey and offers practical suggestions about how those needs can be provided for.