Leonard Sax

Leonard Sax is an American psychologist and family physician, and a bestselling author. He is known for his books on parenting and gender dysphoria in children and adolescents.

Some of Leonard Sax's notable works include "Why Gender Matters: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know About the Emerging Science of Sex Differences" and "The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups."

Leonard Sax attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received his bachelor's degree in biology. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

Leonard Sax believes that there are inherent biological and neurological differences between the sexes that can affect behavior and learning. He argues that ignoring these differences can have negative consequences for both boys and girls.

Leonard Sax frequently writes and speaks about issues concerning parenting, education, and child development. He often discusses the importance of understanding and embracing the natural differences between boys and girls, and offers advice on how parents, teachers, and society as a whole can support healthy development in children.