What is the biggest failure in modern society?

From 2009 to 2017, I often listened to progressive talk radio while cooking or commuting. One of my favorite hosts was Thom Hartmann. Even though we had different political views, we often agreed on what the big problems in society were, though we disagreed on their causes and solutions.

One thing Thom often said stood out to me:

“The most dangerous substance in the world is testosterone.”

He was right. I’d just add “unguided” or “unregulated” to that statement.

It’s clear to anyone paying attention that many societal issues—like street crime, teen pregnancies, and even mass shootings—can often be traced back to young men. These are usually men in their teens or early twenties, who are just starting to deal with the effects of testosterone. Without a strong father figure to guide them, they can make impulsive, unhealthy, and even dangerous decisions.

Young men aged 15–25, especially those without guidance from older men, have a disproportionately negative impact on society. A 20-year-old man without a father figure, a job, or school to keep him busy is far more likely to make bad choices that harm both himself and others.

This is one of modern society’s biggest failures: too many young men have no guidance in handling their testosterone and no constructive outlets for their time and energy. As a result, they end up causing problems for society.

Men in this age group without father figures may be a small part of the population, but they account for a large percentage of crimes and prison sentences. They’re also often the fathers of children born to teen mothers, which perpetuates the cycle of absent fathers and societal problems.

Historically, most societies had norms and traditions to guide young men into adulthood, starting with older men in their families mentoring them. Today, we’ve lost that, and the consequences are everywhere—in the news, in crime statistics, and in struggling communities.

If we could somehow remove all the problems caused by young men without fathers, society would feel—and truly be—much safer and more positive.

Any serious discussion about modern societal problems must include the issue of fatherlessness. Ignoring it is like talking about Mexican food without mentioning tortillas—you’re missing the foundation.

Communities with more engaged fathers tend to have less crime, fewer teen pregnancies, and better outcomes overall. Conversely, communities with many fatherless young men struggle more with violence, crime, and other issues.

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If you want to find the best places to live, look for places where fathers are actively involved in their children’s lives. The opposite is true for the worst places to live.