Quick Guide to Understanding & Supporting Boys: Emotional Expression & Suppression

The information provided in this brief guide about teenage boys’ emotional expression & suppression has three interrelated purposes:

  • To help parents better understand and become attuned to their sons’ potential emotional experiences.
  • To assist parents in preparing their sons to navigate their teenage years, aka “masculinity vaccinations.”
  • To highlight key areas or topics for conversation or self-reflection that are valuable at any age.