Boy Mimicking Cartoon in Sandbox Stunt Dies. Codey Porter stopped breathing after playmates buried him head-first in sand. By ABC News. March 11, 2008, 2:04 PM.

Boys and young men are struggling. Across their lives — in their educational achievement, mental health and transitions to adulthood — there are warning signs that they are falling behind ...

That was in 2011, one of several books written at the time about boys falling behind. Back then, it appeared we were on the cusp of finally doing something about it. Advertisement.