ABSTRACT
In the Caribbean, young boys are not receiving a wholesome education that is beneficial for their psychological, social and emotional development. Their freedom to choose, to speak and play are restricted. These statements are based on my observations during 2018-2020 in selected preschools and kindergartens in Trinidad & Tobago. Teachers with distorted beliefs and skewed views on masculinity are playing a crucial role in influencing the masculinity of boys.
Keywords: boys, brain development, early childhood, kindergartens, nurseries
Jerome Teelucksingh is an activist from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. He initiated the inaugural observances of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men and Boys (31 January) and World Day of the Boy Child (16 May). He has published and spoken on masculinity, the men’s movement and challenges facing boys.
Contact details: j_teelucksingh@yahoo.com
