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The conversation around resilience is critical in understanding how young men can navigate these challenges. For example, a discussion emerged around parenting, particularly in the context of children facing illness. Parents must balance nurturing and pushing their children towards adventure and responsibility. It is essential for boys, who are often inundated with societal pressures, to understand that their failures do not define them but are part of a broader learning process. Engaging in “heroic responsibility” may offer a pathway towards finding meaning, encouraging young boys and men to embrace challenges rather than shy away from them.