The Boy Code, Updated

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In 1998, William Pollack, Ph. D. published Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood. Though we’ve chipped away at these myths, I believe the four-part code he described still stands strong where it counts: with the boys. It’s worth our time to revisit the code, to check our awareness of its existence and influence. To be aware is a victory. I’d also like to add a fifth pillar: Know the Code. While it’s fun to take the ski safety…