Anthony B. Bradley

Anthony B. Bradley

Why So Many Young Men Stay Boys

They Never Leave What’s Familiar

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Anthony B. Bradley
Jun 17, 2025
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A few years ago, when I was writing my fraternity book, I noticed an odd trend among college-age men: many of them chose to attend colleges where they already knew people. Once on campus, they would often join fraternities filled with their high school friends. As a GenXer, I found this curious. When I was their age, part of the adventure of college was…

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