Boys losing...

Educational statistics for a few years have suggested that boys have been overtaken and left behind by girls.

Some have suggested that changes in the nature of education, and especially examinations, was the cause.

It is now becoming apparent that the failure of boys begins within the first two years of school, and relates to basic subjects and especially reading. This is not peculiar to this country. Money has already been spent and will be spent, - books designed to appeal to boys and men encouraged into schools to act as reading role models for boys.

As with many other problems among children, there can be a lack of parental encouragement, coupled with a greater interest and access to television and video games.