Raising Cain

http://www.pbs.org/opb/raisingcain/

Promotional Contact

Karen Read
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kread@opb.org

Premiere

Premiered nationally on PBS on January 12, 2006 at 9:00 p.m.

Program Description

America's boys are in trouble. Boys are doing worse in the classroom than 10 years ago. They are unable to express their emotions. They are the most violent in the industrialized world. What is responsible for this behavior? From the public school system to the absence of strong male role models, boys face a number of obstacles. But what can we do to keep them from growing into men who are stoic, silent and explosive — more prone to anger than to empathy? RAISING CAIN, hosted by child psychologist Michael Thompson, Ph.D. and co-author of the best-selling book "Raising Cain," explores the emotional development of boys in America today. Produced by Powderhouse™ in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting, this two-hour documentary provides surprising new research about boys' inner workings, dispelling a number of commonly held misconceptions, and highlights innovative programs that are bringing out the best in boys. Funding for RAISING CAIN was provided by PBS Viewers and PBS.

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From the Cover of "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Lives of Boys"
From the cover of "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Lives of Boys" written by Michael Thompson, Ph.D. and Dan Kindlon, Ph.D. detail >>

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RAISING CAIN - From the Cover of "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Lives of Boys"

From the cover of "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Lives of Boys" written by Michael Thompson, Ph.D. and Dan Kindlon, Ph.D.

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Host Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
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RAISING CAIN - Host Michael Thompson, Ph.D.

Michael Thompson, Ph.D., host of Raising Cain.

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Highschoolers at the Boys & Girls Club
Highschoolers at the Boys & Girls Club in Chelsea, MA talk about a need for positive male role models in their lives. detail >>

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RAISING CAIN - Highschoolers at the Boys & Girls Club

Highschoolers at the Boys & Girls Club in Chelsea, MA talk about a need for positive male role models in their lives.

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13-Year-Old Mike Nevin and his Dad
13-year-old Mike Nevin and his dad Joe have their differences, but have found a bond in their love of rock music. detail >>

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RAISING CAIN - 13-Year-Old Mike Nevin and his Dad

13-year-old Mike Nevin and his dad Joe have their differences, but have found a bond in their love of rock music.

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5th-Grader Kevin
5th-grader Kevin struggles to concentrate in class. Nationally, boys account for 70% of the Ds and Fs given out at school. detail >>

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5th-grader Kevin struggles to concentrate in class. Nationally, boys account for 70% of the Ds and Fs given out at school.

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5-Year-Old Seth
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The story of 5-year-old Seth sheds light on the "nature vs. nurture" question in assessing boys' aggressive behavior.

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