Teenage boys are three times more likely to become regular drug users than girls. Women have had the sexual revolution, but by all accounts boys are still stuck in a culture that pushes them towards drinking and the testosterone-pumped sporting world, where real men don't cry, and losers are scorned by the masses. At the same time, they are pelted with messages about the need to show emotion and talk about their feelings. No wonder growing up is a little confusing. Several young men gave their view of the world.
Parents have no idea.
There are some things you don't tell your parents because they are out of touch. Subjects kept out of parental influence usually relate to weekend activities. Richard says some problems are better worked through without parents. Matt says he likes to keep his feelings to himself, because otherwise it gets messy. He likes to have space and not be pestered by annoying parents.