Boys in turmoil Pollack's studies reveal that boys are in turmoil because of conflicting expectations. They showed some kind of pain that nobody dealt with, or they bragged that they were going to hurt someone. And bragging is boys' way to protect the fragile self-esteem and sadness behind the mask. Those who work with young people agree. When feelings of being isolated get stored up, they burst out in bizarre ways.
Some boys become juvenile criminals.
Juvenile Detention Center. Behind the offender's tough exterior, Hughley often finds a scared boy who lacks self-esteem and needs love and attention. For every youth who gets into trouble with the law, countless others suffer similar sadness and anger. Varenhorst and Mack challenge parents, educators and churches to give children who aren't in trouble the love, attention and care they deserve. Often that isn't a priority.