How To Protect Boys From the Manosphere, According to a Psychotherapist
Zara Kadir reveals the one mistake parents make when their son repeats manosphere talk—and what to say instead.
A family psychotherapist suggests that parents should resist the urge to correct or dismiss their sons when they express beliefs from the manosphere, and instead approach the conversation with curiosity. Psychotherapist Zara Kadir advises parents to take their children's thoughts seriously, even if they seem absurd. She suggests using questions to encourage dialogue and help children examine their own feelings and the claims made by manosphere content.
Kadir emphasizes that addressing the underlying anxiety that attracts boys to the manosphere is more effective than simply countering the rhetoric. By staying curious and open, parents can maintain communication and help their sons avoid retreating into online echo chambers.
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