Boys Hurt by Hookup Culture Too
Natalie Daughtry2022-09-19T19:46:09+00:00Today's youth frequently manage their relationships - both friendships and romantic relationships - through technology. The combination of adolescent hormones and freedom with technology has led to a pervasive "hook up" culture - where interactions are focused on quick physical intimacy. With teens looking at their screens constantly they aren't spending time talking face to face and having the opportunity to pick up on facial cues, and learn from mistakes made like in times past. The affects of this have been shown to be negative for girls. However, it is becoming more and more apparent that boys are also negatively affected by the "hook up" mentality. Abigail Pesta wrote the article below, which demonstrates the current trends and what we can do about it. Boys also harmed by teen 'hookup' culture, experts say By: Abigail Pesta A [...]