19/09/2026
“BOYS WILL BE BOYS” CAN SOMETIMES HIDE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM.
Not every behaviour should be excused because a child is a boy.
Bullying is not “boys being boys.”
Cruelty is not “boys being boys.”
Emotional suffering is not “boys being boys.”
Risky behaviour is not “boys being boys.”
And silence should not be mistaken for strength.
Boys need boundaries.
Boys need accountability.
Boys also need understanding.
We can correct a boy without crushing him.