Statistics show that young people today are spending significantly less time socializing in face-to-face mixed company, across genders, than previous generations. This week on HeightsCast, Headmaster Alvaro de Vicente looks at the complementary but distinct roles of families and schools in helping the modern teen to develop healthy relationships in the right context.
Chapters:
2:46 “Normal” is not necessarily the measure
5:53 Healthy group dynamics
7:30 Growth comes in stages
12:12 The role of schools
19:25 The role of families
26:43 Manners and the virtue of charity
32:56 When to make a correction
Also on the Forum:
On Home as Social Hub: The Importance of Hosting Our Sons and Their Friends featuring Tom Royals
Why Boys Need Dating Coaches and How to Be One by Alvaro de Vicente
Guidelines for Dating featuring Alvaro de Vicente
The Role of Parents in the Conspiracy for the Good featuring Alvaro de Vicente
Featured Opportunities:
Headmaster’s Lecture at The Heights School (October 3, 2026) – link coming soon
Fall Open House at The Heights School (October 24, 2026)
Fatherhood Conference at The Heights School (early November 2026) – link coming soon
Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)