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Lost boys report: Young men are in crisis due to fatherlessness

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73% Informative

Report says boys growing up without a positive male role model are in crisis.

Fatherlessness has a significant impact on boys' mental health, education and future prospects.

Harley Watson , 17 , joined Lads Need Dads , a local programme that teaches life skills and confidence.

Harley says it changed his life when he joined the organisation.

Charlie and Harley 's dad died when Charlie was 12 and Harley moved in with their nan and aunt.

Charlie tried to be strong for everyone and be the father figure, but couldn't cope.

Sonia helped Charlie get a plumbing apprenticeship and, for the last year , he has also been mentoring boys on the programme.

Sonia says Lads Need Dads is struggling for funding.

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68

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60

Neutral language

64

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

30

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