Boys need role models not gaming and porn, Sir Gareth Southgate says

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In a wide-ranging talk for the BBC's annual Richard Dimbleby Lecture, the ex-England men's football manager spoke about his own experience.

Rather than turning to teachers, sports coaches or youth group leaders, Sir Gareth said he feared many young men were searching for direction online. There, he said they were finding a new kind of role model, one that too often did not have their best interests at heart.

"These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain," he said.

Sir Gareth Southgate: Boys need role models, not gaming and porn

Young men are increasingly turning to "callous, manipulative and toxic" influencers as role models, Sir Gareth Southgate says.

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In a wide-ranging talk for the BBC's annual Richard Dimbleby Lecture, the ex-England men's football manager spoke about his own experience.

Rather than turning to teachers, sports coaches or youth group leaders, Sir Gareth said he feared many young men were searching for direction online. There, he said they were finding a new kind of role model, one that too often did not have their best interests at heart.

"These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain," he said.

Sir Gareth Southgate: Boys need role models, not gaming and porn

Young men are increasingly turning to "callous, manipulative and toxic" influencers as role models, Sir Gareth Southgate says.

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Yep. Just look at the robotrons that post here every day endlessly on their iPad in front of a TV. Zero social connectivity.
No hobbies, no sports, no continued learning.
Complete and total brain mush.