He's Not Lazy
by Adam Price
A psychologist on unmotivated teenage boys: the fear behind the shrug, why pushing backfires, and how to hand over responsibility. Compassionate and practical.
Read it if…
your teenage son is capable and doing nothing.
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Skip it if…
you want a book for younger children.
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Three things you will actually use
- Opting out protects against failing.
- Autonomy builds motivation.
- Lower the pressure, raise the trust.
Do this first
Stop nagging about one thing and let the consequence land.
Our verdict
Unmotivated teen boys, understood.
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