Lost Boys - Libro en Inglés

Lost Boys – James Garbarino

Why do some boys become violent, and what can families, schools and communities do to prevent it? In Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them, developmental psychologist James Garbarino, an expert on children and violence, explores these urgent questions.

Drawing on many years of research and his interviews with young men who committed serious violent acts, Garbarino seeks to understand how boys lose their way. He describes how factors such as early trauma, neglect, rejection, shame, exposure to violence, troubled family relationships, emotional and spiritual emptiness, and a culture that glorifies aggression can combine to put some boys at risk.

Garbarino argues that violent behavior does not emerge suddenly or without cause, but develops over time, often in response to experiences that leave boys feeling disconnected, threatened or without hope. Understanding these pathways, he suggests, makes it possible to intervene earlier and more effectively.

The book offers practical guidance for parents, teachers and communities on how to recognize warning signs, build strong and supportive relationships with boys, help them develop emotional skills and a sense of meaning, and create safer environments. Garbarino also discusses the role of schools, mental health services, the justice system and broader social policy.

Compassionate and insightful, Lost Boys is an important read for parents, educators, counselors, social workers and policymakers concerned with youth violence and the wellbeing of young people. It deals with serious and potentially distressing subject matter, and readers concerned about a child’s safety should seek professional help.