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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My question is why is there only Girls on the Run and no Boys on the Run or Kids on the Run?  Now our schools has a class for Girls interested in math and science careers.  Why this specific focus on girls?  All the studies I read say that boys have the most health issues growing up and fall the most behind in schools, but the only segregated programs I see cater to girls instead.  Not that it is a bad program, but I don't see the need for all this segregation or at least would like to see a balance.  Where are the classes or opportunities to help boys get interested in teaching, learn to cook, learning drawing, dancing, etc.? [/quote]

There absolutely is a boys' program that is like Girls on the Run. It's called "Let them Run." You should ask about organizing it at your school. [/quote]

Girls have historically been led towards the humanities while boys are led towards math and sciences.  Remember the whole uproar about the Barbie that wasn't good at math? It wasn't a one-time issue.  I can't even believe that you have to question why there are specific programs that focus on engaging girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) careers.  [/quote]

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