Following the toxic and often quite disturbing influence of social influencers like Andrew Tate on young males, schools across the country and beyond have had to respond.
First, please read the following:
And then apply this guide when appropriate:
A guide by Bold Voices
1 Keep the discussion casual and friendly. Try striking up the conversation in a space without direct eye contact, such as when driving, walking or watching TV, to avoid feelings of confrontation.
2 Be proactive, not reactive. Bringing up the conversation organically, rather than in reaction to a comment or event, will set the tone as objective and minimise defensiveness.
3 Little and often makes it less intense and less awkward.
4 Discuss healthy role models and narratives around masculinity.
5 There are no right or wrong narratives. Inspire agency by offering information and letting them think about it critically.
6 Don’t panic or react with shock. It might be startling or enraging to hear certain views coming from teenagers, but reacting with shock or anger can shut down a conversation.
7 Don’t ban social media. This misses the point. Social media is a vehicle, not a root cause.
Together we can defeat nihilists and toxicity.
Penny Lane
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