Jason Fryberg , the Washington school principal , may have been dealing with a broken heart . The tragedy has parents asking whether we 're doing enough to help boys with their feelings . `` This kid was hurting , but do we have a safe space for young men to feel OK talking about their feelings without fear of repercussion , whether that 's teasing , even if it 's gentle ribbing ? '' ` ` Cultural ##ization of masculinity '' is hurting boys , said the co - founder of ` ` Raising . '' We need to ` ` redefine healthy masculinity '' for boys , a documentary filmmaker said .
Jason Fryberg , the Washington school principal , may have been dealing with a broken heart . The tragedy has parents asking whether we 're doing enough to help boys with their feelings . ` ` Cultural ##ization of masculinity '' is hurting boys , said the co - founder of ` ` Raising . '' We need to ` ` redefine healthy masculinity '' for boys , a documentary filmmaker said .