Raising Boys
by Steve Biddulph
Biddulph's three stages of boyhood, the need for fathers and male mentors, testosterone's effects, school timing, and how to raise boys who are kind and strong. Some generalizations about sex differences are broader than the evidence; the practical advice on connection, mentors and emotion is sound and has reassured millions of parents.
Read it if…
you are raising sons and want a warm, practical overview.
Skip it if…
you want strict evidence; some claims are overstated.
Three things you will actually use
- Boys need warmth and firmness, not either alone.
- Mentors matter in adolescence.
- Teach emotional words early.
Do this first
Arrange regular time for your son with one trusted adult male other than his father.
Our verdict
Warm and practical, with caveats.
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