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My friend and fellow Eph, Kate Stone Lombardi, wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal that is ruffling hundreds of feathers and proving why her book, Mama’s Boy Myth – out March 15th – is so absolutely critical.

With all of the concern—some even call it a “crisis”—about boys falling behind girls academically, getting lower grades, exhibiting more behavior problems and going to college in falling numbers, you would think that this research about the benefits of mother-son closeness would warrant some consideration. If staying close to mothers helps boys to perform better in school, act less aggressively and avoid behaviors that will derail their lives, why is it still so discouraged?

Proud of her. Hang tough against those trolls, Kate. And I’m itching to read and discuss in person. This coming from a mother of two daughters. Because discussions like this are crucial for all parents, not just mothers of sons.