More than a quarter of adolescents report feeling so sad or hopeless for two or more weeks in a row that they stop doing their normal activities. the depression rate for girls is higher than for boys. there is no evidence that hormone or gene differences account for this higher rate. post why you think the rate is higher for adolescent girls than boys, and what you think our educational system might do to help in this matter.
girls are more forced to fit societal expectations in nearly every regard. the education system could be just as strict on dress code and behavioral issues on boys as they are on girls.
