Year 7 Cain House - Melbourne Grammar School

What’s happening to our Boys?
Come and have a fun and informative PARENTING evening with well-known writer
publisher and social researcher MAGGIE HAMILTON
What kind of world are our boys to growing up in? Why are
growing numbers of boys suffering body image and self-esteem
problems? Why do they feel worthless without the latest branded
toy, game or item of clothing? What makes soft drinks, snacks
and fast foods so attractive? Why are they drawn to countless
acts of violence on TV, in movies and in computer games? What
impact does our highly sexualised climate, our emphasis on
success and money, have on them as they grow? And why are so
many boys vulnerable to cyber bullying and to porn?
Childhood and teenage life is changing rapidly, leaving parents exhausted and confused as to
how best to tackle the many issues they face. How does this high pressure environment affect
a boy’s confidence, his values and aspirations, his wellbeing, his sense of community, his
attitudes to girls and women?
Maggie asks these and many other vital questions, as well as providing numerous tips for
parents and educators on how to create a more promising future for our children.
Topics include:
� Marketing to boys
� Video games
� Body image
� Self esteem
� Secret lives
� Growing up in a sexy world
� Risk-taking
� Alcohol and drugs
� The way forward
Date: ……………………………………..Thursday 31 May 2012
Time: ……………………………………..7.30—9pm
Venue: …………………………………...Wadhurst Hall
If you wish to attend, please complete the form below and return it to the Wadhurst Office by Monday 28 th May.
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I/we …………………………………………………..will be attending the ‘What’s happening to our Boys? Parent Evening on Thursday 31st
May at 7.30pm in the Wadhurst Hall.
Name(s) of Student(s):…………………………………………………………………...………………Form(s):………………….………..
For further information contact Ms Julie Barclay (Wadhurst Psychologist) or Mr. Greg Caldwell (Principal) via the Wadhurst Office on
98657700.