{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteach-your-kids.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fjon-birger-CMXQcivJ","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Author Jon Birger on Dating, Men and Women, Family Life, and Raising Boys","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5302bab9-61d9-414c-acd3-41f55dacab19/95456a1f-4650-4075-8463-7f795b9e6859/pod-thumbnail.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Jon Birger is best known for his books on the demographics, statistics, game theory, and number-crunching of modern dating, but in this episode, we dig into the subplot in his books on romance: the widening academic achievement gap between men and women. The conversation delves into possible causes of this widening gap and what parents can do to address it, with a specific focus on navigating developmental differences and academic readiness. Birger shares personal experiences and insights from his journey as a father of three boys (one a teacher), offering valuable perspectives on parenting and education.\n\nJon Birger is an award-winning journalist and author specializing in socio-economic dynamics. A Brown University graduate, Jon has been a senior writer for Fortune and Money and contributed to notable publications such as Bloomberg BusinessWeek and The Washington Post. Known for his book \"Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game,\" he has been a prominent speaker at esteemed forums like The Cato Institute and South By Southwest and is often seen on media outlets like BBC World Service and CNN.\n"}