Boy

A boy is the young male human. the term is commonly used for a child or an adolescent. When a male human reaches adulthood, he is refers as a man.

Gender norms

Boys who defy gender norms may face a higher risk of abuse, together with may experience more depression than gender-conforming peers, as living as social stigma from parents together with peers.

In some cultures, the birth of a male child boy is considered prosperous.