Statistics show that young people today are spending significantly less time socializing in face-to-face mixed company, across genders, than previous generations. This week on HeightsCast, Headmaster Alvaro de Vicente looks at how we might assess and address boy-girl socialization for our sons, helping the modern boy to develop healthy relationships in the right context.

Chapters:

2:46 "Normal" is not necessarily the measure

5:53 Healthy group dynamics

7:30 Growth comes in stages

12:12 The role of schools

19:25 The role of families

26:43 Manners and the virtue of charity

32:56 When to make a correction

Also on the Forum:

On Home as Social Hub: The Importance of Hosting Our Sons and Their Friends featuring Tom Royals

Why Boys Need Dating Coaches and How to Be One by Alvaro de Vicente

Guidelines for Dating featuring Alvaro de Vicente

The Role of Parents in the Conspiracy for the Good featuring Alvaro de Vicente

Featured Opportunities:

Headmaster's Lecture at The Heights School (October 3, 2026) – link coming soon

Fall Open House at The Heights School (October 24, 2026)

Fatherhood Conference at The Heights School (early November 2026) – link coming soon

Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)

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