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Auckland Grammar School's Headmaster on 'Toxic Masculinity' in NZ #shorts

July 07, 202500:58
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What does the phrase toxic masculinity
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mean to you? Yeah. Well, there are out
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there some um models, some um Andrew
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Tates of this world who are actually
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presenting the wrong thing to boys for
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us. We're absolutely coaching boys in
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the opposite direction about who am I
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and where do I fit in and how do I treat
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others and particularly how do I treat
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members of the opposite sex and so we're
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quite traditional in those sort of um
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conversations with boys and the sort of
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things we're actually encouraging them
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to be like be a gentleman opening the
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door for someone else not just for
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adults but perhaps for your peers
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because those things actually end up
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sending a message about who you are and
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your own personal integrity rather than
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actually listening to this nonsense um
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really dangerous stuff that is online.
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They are living in an online
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environment. So, it's just coming at
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them thick and fast. Ready access to
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pornography and all of that sort of
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stuff. We're coaching them about the
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harmful impact of of pornography. You
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know, all of those sort of things we are
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providing them advice and guidance on.

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In this thought-provoking episode, the conversation dives deep into the concept of toxic masculinity and its implications on young boys today. The guest passionately discusses the influence of figures like Andrew Tate, contrasting these harmful models with a more traditional approach to masculinity that emphasizes respect, integrity, and gentlemanly behavior. Listeners are taken on a journey through the challenges boys face in an online world saturated with negative messages, including the accessibility of pornography. The episode highlights the importance of coaching boys to understand their identity and how to treat others, making it clear that the guidance they receive can shape their views on masculinity for years to come.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Impact of Toxic Masculinity
    Exploring how toxic masculinity influences boys and their behavior.
    “We're coaching boys in the opposite direction.”
    @ 00m 10s
    July 07, 2025
  • Navigating Online Influences
    Addressing the challenges boys face in an overwhelming online environment.
    “It's just coming at them thick and fast.”
    @ 00m 42s
    July 07, 2025
  • Educating on Pornography
    Providing guidance to boys about the harmful effects of pornography.
    “We're coaching them about the harmful impact of pornography.”
    @ 00m 50s
    July 07, 2025

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Key Moments

  • Online Environment00:42
  • Pornography Education00:50