When his son was born , people told LZ Granderson it was easier to raise a boy . But let 's face it : Boys are more likely to be dropouts and go to jail , he says , less likely to go to college . The problem is that the same thing happens with women who have children out of wedlock - they're not as good at raising them or making sure their kids get an education than men are. Girls can be tomboys , he writes , but boys are bullied if they are n't `` male '' enough .
When his son was born , people told LZ Granderson it was easier to raise a boy . Boys are more likely to be dropouts and go to jail , he says , less likely to go to college . The problem is that the same thing happens with women who have children out of wedlock - they're not as good at raising them or making sure their kids get an education than men are. Girls can be tomboys , he writes , but boys are bullied if they are n't `` male '' enough .