Boys to Men: The Father-Son Crisis – Joseph B. Baity cgg.org

Young men and boys in America are facing a growing crisis that has unfolded quietly for decades. The erosion of the nuclear family, the marginalization of masculine roles, and the decline of respect for elders have left many boys without clear purpose or strong male role models. Nowhere is this more evident than in the absence of fathers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly one in three American children live without their biological fathers, with even higher rates among minority communities. Boys raised without fathers face significantly greater risks of academic failure, crime, substance abuse, unemployment, and poverty.

Modern culture often praises single motherhood while simultaneously labeling masculine instincts as toxic. Media routinely portrays men as incompetent or unnecessary, leaving boys confused, resentful, and unsure how to reconcile their God-given masculinity with cultural expectations. Unsurprisingly, boys now lag behind girls academically, are less likely to attend college, and are increasingly disengaged from school and sports. The consequences are severe: young men suffer higher rates of depression and are nearly four times more likely to commit suicide.

The root problem is spiritual as much as cultural. As society abandons God’s design for male and female, disorder follows. Scripture reminds us that God created mankind—male and female—and declared His creation “very good.” The solution is not reinvention, but restoration through a return to God’s design.

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