Raising a Boy Dancer: How to Handle Bullying in Dance & Teach Your Teenage Son about Puberty
Is your son facing bullying for dancing? In this episode of THE JUSTIN & INEKE PODCAST, we reflect on the emotional journey of raising a boy dancer. We break down the 7 stages of bullying and share how parents can build resilience in their children. We also tackle the "elephant in the room": why only 32% of male dancers feel supported by their fathers. We discuss masculinity, navigating puberty (the 12-year-old drop-off), and how to reconnect your child with their "intrinsic motivation" when things get tough.
Raising a Male Ballet Dancer: Deal with Bullying, Build Confidence & Break Gender Stereotypes - topics that we covered Raising a boy dancer Boys in ballet bullying* Father-son relationship dance* Masculinity and male dancers* Male dancer puberty challenges* Resilience for kid performers We are committed to providing emotional support for fathers of male dancers, and we share specific strategies for navigating the "Stages of Bullying" mentioned.