Scientists caution that brain research doesn't tell the whole story: temperament, family background and environment play big roles, too. Some boys are every bit as organized and assertive as the highest-achieving girls. All kids can be scarred by violence, alcohol or drugs in the family.The cure? Single-sex classrooms? Mentoring programs? It seems at this point, everyone seems to have a theory about what should be done. Hopefully, something will be done soon to stop the freefall of boys. Read the entire Newsweek article online at msnbc.com.
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