Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hunter. The middle school for boys that he founded centers on a program that helps redefine masculinity through what he calls the three “Cs” — confidence, communication and community. He shares the growth he’s seen when boys are encouraged to explore their own empathy — and how it could lead to a more just world.
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March 21, 2023 at 7:02 am
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March 21, 2023 at 7:06 am
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March 21, 2023 at 2:08 pm
He needs his father more.
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March 21, 2023 at 4:54 pm
@Chuck M. Weird reply. Why do you assume he doesn’t have a father?
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March 21, 2023 at 6:42 pm
@Go-go 63 kids with father’s don’t need to be told stuff like this by videos on the internet.
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March 22, 2023 at 5:25 am
@Chuck M. depends on the father
Go-go 63
March 23, 2023 at 5:23 pm
@Chuck M. Hmmm. That too is a pretty general statement. Though I agree that it’s best to have a good stable home with a good father role model, many fathers (and mothers) can be the very cause of a child’s messed up sense of self.
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March 21, 2023 at 7:20 am
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March 21, 2023 at 8:26 am
I love the ideas and I think they would also be a way to improve school culture among teachers. Great video ❤
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March 22, 2023 at 1:10 am
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March 21, 2023 at 8:38 am
I wish I had these 3 skills when I was in middle school. It would have saved me from a lot of awkward moments 😂
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March 21, 2023 at 9:34 am
You forgot karate! Confidence is nothing without a good roundhouse kick. Heeeyaaa!
Stuart Fowler
March 21, 2023 at 9:56 am
I 100% agree with this
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March 21, 2023 at 5:37 pm
😅
Rigz Digz
March 21, 2023 at 9:36 am
Not surprisingly, these would be good things for girls to learn as well.
Sibylle Leon
March 21, 2023 at 10:43 am
The confidence definitely would be. Girls that age are usually miles ahead of boys in terms of communication and community, though. They need different things – focus on values other than their looks, setting boundaries and standing up for themselves, and the like.
Like it or not, our society treats girls and boys very differently, and so their deficiencies/needs differ, too.
Sibylle Leon
March 21, 2023 at 10:41 am
Wonderful, we need much more of this! I hope this TED Talk goes viral ❤
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March 21, 2023 at 11:02 am
That room looked hawkward
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March 21, 2023 at 11:19 am
Most importantly, they need good parenting from two present parents.
Dimples
March 21, 2023 at 3:45 pm
Keyword ‘good’. I know plenty of 2 parent households that raised some degenerates.
The Man w/No Name
March 21, 2023 at 11:45 am
2023(G) “Respect and dignity.” Furthermore:
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March 21, 2023 at 11:56 am
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March 21, 2023 at 12:38 pm
Lying, cheating and stealing
Veggie Broth
March 21, 2023 at 2:20 pm
Confidence communication and community. Saved you 10 minutes
bj0rn
March 21, 2023 at 2:34 pm
How about letting boys develop their own idea of masculinity instead of having it imposed by adults?
Enraged
March 22, 2023 at 4:30 am
How about we give kids every single book ever and let them develop their own thoughts?
Reem
March 22, 2023 at 9:51 am
That’s not how humans work. They’re going to get an idea of masculinity from somewhere, so it’s better to be a positive idea of masculinity rather than a negative and toxic one.
Reem
March 22, 2023 at 9:51 am
@Ugochi Azide well said
Ray Cabral
March 22, 2023 at 10:02 am
Did you watch the video?
bj0rn
March 22, 2023 at 1:25 pm
@Reem Alright, so lead by example and hope they follow.
José Maurer
March 21, 2023 at 5:40 pm
Q chatisse
xxx xxx
March 21, 2023 at 7:17 pm
1) Looking good by default like that ******. 2) same 3)ditto
Fu'n Videos
March 21, 2023 at 7:42 pm
Hope there’s not going to be a test over this. Y’all have a great rest of your week!
Brandon
March 21, 2023 at 8:09 pm
The 3 skills are much needed.
I was bullied horribly, and unfortunately that solo confidence was completely lacking.
RyanK-100
March 22, 2023 at 12:15 am
This question, “What is masculinity,” has been asked and answered for 4,000 years. We need to ignore everything written in the last 10 years because it is filled with error – an outlier. Chivalry and similar concepts are the answer. If you knew more about history, you would not have had to try inventing the wheel.
Robert Ortiz-Wilson
March 22, 2023 at 4:43 am
Exactly right. Narcissistic people believe that because they live in the “modern” world, they somehow have better, no, “correct” ideas.
DET Practical English Teaching
March 22, 2023 at 6:58 am
What a wonderful explanation
It is so interesting…
jack taipen
March 22, 2023 at 11:27 pm
Bro this man talking to his friend group. good thing this gold is uploaded.