There’s been a lot in the news about sexual predators like Jeffrey Epstein taking advantage of many, many girls. You may also have heard that a fairly small percentage of college men are responsible for a disproportionate percentage of campus sexual assaults. It’s relatively few people (almost all of them male) make a habit, even […]
College Guys’ Secret Power
If you’re a young man in college, you’ve got a lot on your mind: grades, girls, sports, parties, friends, your future job. Making the world a better place may not even be on the list. But if you do want to improve the world—at least life on your campus—you have a power you may not […]
TalkStarter for Teens: The NH Prep School Sexual Assault Case
The recent sexual assault case at a New Hampshire prep school is a tragedy for both teens involved (and their families). But it does give other parents an opportunity to talk with their kids about situations and choices that can cause legal and emotional trouble—and about how to avoid decisions that have long-term repercussions. In […]
Why Young Women Need a “No”
There’s a lot in the news about sexual assaults on college campuses. Outright assaults do happen (far too often). But a more common problem, I think, is young women (and sometimes guys) not wanting to say Yes but not knowing how to say No. Sometimes they’re not even sure it’s acceptable for them to […]