We Need Mentors
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Increased high school graduation rates
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Lower high school dropout rates
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Healthier relationships
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Healthier lifestyle choices
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Better attitude about school
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Higher college enrollment rates
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Higher educational aspirations
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Enhanced self-esteem and confidence
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Improved behavior at home and school
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Stronger relationships with parents, teachers, and peers
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Improved interpersonal skills
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Source:
https://youth.gov/youth-topics/mentoring/benefits-mentoring-young-people
We Need Tutors to Help with Reading and Writing
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Boys are more inclined to read informational texts, magazines, and newspaper articles
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Boys are more inclined to read graphic novels and comic books
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Boys tend to resist reading stories about girls, whereas girls do not tend to resist reading stories about boys
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Boys like to read about hobbies, sports, and things they might do or be interested in doing
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Boys like to collect things and tend to like to collect series of books
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Boys read less fiction than girls
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Boys tend to enjoy escapism and humor, and some boys are passionate about science fiction or fantasy
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Source:
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/boys-and-books
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We Need Guest Speakers to Share their Stories, Lessons, Failures and Successes
Children who have fathers or male father figures involved in their education are more likely to: ​
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Get better grades
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Have better verbal problem solving skills
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Do better on achievement tests
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Demonstrate a higher tolerance for stress and frustration
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Have positive peer relationships
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Participate in extracurricular activities
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Have few discipline problems ​
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Source:
Men, We Need You!