Competition is discouraging

The purpose of this article is to dispel another myth.
It's long been said that boys are given an overall advantage, in life.
After all, fierce competition is encouraged amongst males.
And, this is supposedly a good experience for males.
However, the opposite is true.
And, as a result, adolescence is vastly more difficult for for Boys:
under unnecessary pressure.

Basically, it's important to reevaluate your conclusions.
The manner in which boys are raised, is actually a form of discouragement.
We've always pushed boys too hard...
and, there's certainly nothing pleasant about it....

On a final note:
there's a few more things to consider.
This is clearly a form of strict discipline.
as well as, subornation.
He's learning to follow orders.
And, being trained in a communal system, to lose his sense of individuality.
as well as, giving up his privacy....