Big Boys Don’t Cry: Time to Break Down the Stigma

Crying is a sign of strength- not a sign of weakness.

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The notion that “big boys don’t cry” is a sexist and outdated stereotype. Our society sees men as stoic and strong, and many still believe that crying is a weakness. As a result, boys learn from a very young age to suppress their emotions.