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Exactly. If people want a discussion on boys education, lets have it.
I have two young boys so it is something I feel is important and would be very happy to share my observations and discuss the matter. But if the discussions are going to revolve around articles about thermostats, a poster that may or may not have appeared at an American university or something that an obscure diversity officer from a university in the UK may have said, it is clear people do not want to discuss genuine issues impacting on men's welfare.
I have two young boys so it is something I feel is important and would be very happy to share my observations and discuss the matter. But if the discussions are going to revolve around articles about thermostats, a poster that may or may not have appeared at an American university or something that an obscure diversity officer from a university in the UK may have said, it is clear people do not want to discuss genuine issues impacting on men's welfare.
A few questions that spring to mind:
- Do you agree that the lack of male teachers, particularly in primary school, may contribute to boys having less success than girls at school?
- What do you think should/can be done to rectify this? Quota system? Extra perks for male teachers? Etc.
- Do you think teacher's should be expected to provide a role model figure to children if they're unable to get it at home? Or is this outside of what should be expected from them?
- Is enough being done to change societies view of men that work with children i.e. to ensure that men feel comfortable to do so without feeling that they are treated with suspicion? I've read stories of this also occurring with single fathers e.g. when taking their children to the park etc.
- Should anything be done at all in that regard, or do you think the level of suspicion is warranted; or that it doesn't even really exist or is exaggerated?
* Yes, I know it was the Herald Sun!
** Yes, I know it was Rita Panahi!!

