10 things to avoid saying while raising a male child. Consult a parenting counsellor.

As now we celebrate International Men’s Day also, there’s a lot to consider about men’s mental health. The stronger and vigorous sex, as they say, might not be how you imagine it to be

Research studies across the globe depict men at an increased risk of battling depression and anxiety compared to women. They are seldom given the space or sensitivity to talk about mental health. For what can be an alarming call, suicidal ideations are also twice more prevalent among women than men (Statista.com).

The reasons aren’t too obscure to scan. Bogged down by social stigma, varying symptoms, and lack of mental health education are seemingly the driving factors for men to suffer silently. Perhaps, it’s not too manly to “man-up”, when deep down, all you want is to cry on somebody’s shoulders. In this post, we mull over why men’s mental health. We cannot ignore it as something that doesn’t exist.
"KYUNKI MARD KO DARD NAHIN HOTA"
‘Men don’t feel any pain’. Says who? The society.

From an early age, men are brought up to pose strong against all hardships, wipe their tears dry, and hide their sufferings under plastic smiles. This social stigma has led men to accept abuses, feel good about it, and label their silence as sacrifices. Either by natural parenting or cultural referencing, men have been taught to believe that it’s never a good idea to have way too many emotions.

https://mpowerminds.com/blog/Men-their-mental-health-Why-are-men-expected-to-be-strong

GROWING CONCERNS ON MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND WHY SHOULD WE CARE

10 things to avoid saying while raising a male child

1. Being an Over-Controlling Parent
   Boys are heuristic learners; they learn better from events. The idea is to let them experience smaller risks and its outcome. It will further help them understand the levels of consequences associated with reckless action.
2. Teaching them Early On About Being Gentle with Everyone
   From an early age, teaching them never to be rude to, hurt or disrespect anyone, especially women, starting from their mothers and sisters.
3. Not Letting them Skip Household Chores
   it’s critical to engage them in the activity, so they can learn to take up responsibility. Let them take part in everything from grocery shopping to cooking and housekeeping.
4. Telling them That Real Men Don’t Cry
   Encourage emotional expression in boys; it’s always better for them to understand and express their emotions healthy, which also includes crying. Even in these enlightened times, we expect them to hold back their tears and swallow their anger. When they get upset, let them express themself, as long as he isn’t being destructive or entirely out of control. Help them label their feelings, whether it’s hurt or sad or angry.
5. Telling them That Boys Don’t Get Scared
   To build the right idea of bravery in your boys, they need to understand that everybody feels fear, and it’s normal to do so. Being patient with him and allowing his natural energies to express themselves while directing it in constructive ways is the best way to go.
6. Give them responsibility.
   Following directions and finishing tasks are skills that are often slow to develop in boys. Practice helps. A sense of responsibility will serve them well in school – and your home life will run more smoothly, too.
7. Give him plenty of physical affection.
   Studies have observed that moms and dads have less physical contact with boys than with girls, a trend that starts in toddlerhood. Hugs from Mom and Dad will help them feel safe and secure. As boys get older, they’re likely to shy away from hugs and kisses from parents, especially when friends are around. But even if they say they don’t want it, they still need affection.
8. Don’t try to shut down their high-energy
   Boys tend to have a lot of energy, which can get repressed if they don’t have enough chances to run, climb, and blow off steam. Just be sure to remind them that there are times and places – the classroom, for example – where they need to shift to a lower gear.
9. Get involved at school.
   Talk with their school teacher regularly to find out their classroom strengths and weaknesses. Let the teacher know, too, what you think his strengths are. Monitor his homework (without doing the work yourself), and encourage him to read or at least listen to a story at least once a day.
10. Praise the positive.
    “Boy” behaviour, even when it’s age-appropriate, can be challenging for adults to deal with – and boys get plenty of correcting, reprimanding, and scolding in school and at home as a result. What can we do? Whenever possible, let him know that you appreciate his efforts to gain self-control and channel his energy into constructive and rewarding activities.