Oct 6, 2025
What kind of partner do you want to be someday? Do you think privacy is important in a relationship? What do you think pornography leaves out about real relationships? These are just a few of the unusual yet important questions boys are rarely asked.
In this episode, Dr. Delaney Ruston continues her conversation with educator Christopher Pepper and journalist Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of the new book Talk To Your Boys.
Together, they discuss how to help boys navigate gaming, romantic relationships, and pornography. They explore online sports betting (“the house always wins”), share ways to bring up sensitive topics like pornography, and highlight the particular role dads can play in guiding these conversations.
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Book
Talk To Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow Into Confident, Caring Young Men, by Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder
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Time Code
00:00 Breaking Stereotypes: The Importance of Talking to Boys
00:37 The Influence of Online Algorithms on Teenage Boys
01:22 The Allure and Risks of Sports Betting
04:16 Navigating Relationships and Sexuality
07:35 The Impact of Media on Perceptions of Sex
16:03 Addressing Pornography and Sexual Content
26:24 Encouraging Open Conversations and Emotional Awareness
28:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts