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Books : Raising Boys: Why Boys are Different - And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-balanced Men .
Rating: 
- A must read!
I have 2 boys and I was recommended this book by a Teacher of my youngest child (5 at the time) My eldest was 10 and I had never read any parenting help books before. What an eyeopener, I sat and read the book from cover to cover and it really does help you understand the differences between boys and girls, why they behave in a certain way and all about the testosterone surges that they get. I never really went along with all that stuffabout boys only behaving a certain way because they are programmed by society blah blah! There are big differences and they need to be understood not ignored pushed aside. I would recommend this book to all mothers of boys it really does help.
Rating: - An Excellent Book
I bought this book when my kids were rug rats. They are now 13 & 11 and I still refer to it. Full of sound advice. Chapters include what is it with boys? The 3 stages of boyhhood, Testosterone, brain differences, dads, mothers & sport. A great book.
Rating: - Steve Biddulph leaves no stone unturned with this wonderful book.
I'm sure you respect honesty, so i will be honest. When i first purchased this book i flipped through the pages like the robot on 'Short Circuit' and immediately thought oh my goodness (or words to that effect) i have just brought a paperback pamphlet, i won't like this at all. Boy was i wrong.
Steve, makes you feel like you have been his buddy for years with his unique style of writing. He gives an honest, sincere, detailed, and heart warming account of his beliefs and where he feels, in particular, Dads and Schooling can let children down.
He explains that parents should have a united front in dealing with issues, there should be more primary school male teachers and conversation regarding sex shouldn't be muted from a childs ears when they get to ten.
He describes schools that are making childrens' lives hell with excessive homework; around 3 hours per night! The dork dad factor, which isn't dads that like to play chess or watch trains go by, but dads that become another child in the house instead of acting like a man when discipline is needed. Also, that women can act seedy (as well as men) when they hang around men just for free drinks or use their sexuality in completely the wrong way, ideas that i had not even considered before.
I love my ten tear old son, like no other male that i have loved before, but there are times that i feel under loved or under appreciated. Steve again hits the nail on the head when describing young boys up to this age. The mummies boy has slowly turned towards his dad for encouragement and my time, wanting dads view on many issues. He still doesn't say that he loves me but when i slip into conversation "oh, he loves his dad", he will never deny it.
Rating:
- Easy reading
I found this book to be well written and easy to read. It did not come across as a 'how to' manual but more of an anecdotal and light hearted reflection on various methods and ways of bringing up and parenting boys. You can cherry pick the methods and pieces that you might like to try and may work for you and I that is how I interpreted the content of the book. The author has an readable style and i found it reinforcing many of the ways I parent already which was a relief!!
Rating: - A perfect Dad and Son guide
Excellent book!
I read it a couple of years ago and by chance I've come across the reviews today. Some of these are ridiculous. "What about girls?" asks one reviewer... duh, perhaps the title wasn't enough of a hint... and it's lacking intellectual depth for another reader... oh dear, you'll have to get your PHD reference material elsewhere then.
Come on people! Read the cover!
This book is written most specifically for DADS, helping them better understand their sons (and yes, through a little reminiscing better understand themselves). It's a marvelous, easy, reassuring read.
At the time of reading, I had a four year old son. I loved him dearly but just couldn't seem to connect with him. He had a very special and close bond with his mother. Frankly, I was confused and a little jealous. But reading this book made me realize that this behaviour is normal and natural. Now, as the author predicted, my son is very much "all dad" and I praise this book for giving me a head start in what to expect.
If you want highbrow or advice on girls, this isn't the book for you. But if you want straight talking, easily understood, simple common sense advice, this is the book for you Dad!
- A must read!I have 2 boys and I was recommended this book by a Teacher of my youngest child (5 at the time) My eldest was 10 and I had never read any parenting help books before. What an eyeopener, I sat and read the book from cover to cover and it really does help you understand the differences between boys and girls, why they behave in a certain way and all about the testosterone surges that they get. I never really went along with all that stuffabout boys only behaving a certain way because they are programmed by society blah blah! There are big differences and they need to be understood not ignored pushed aside. I would recommend this book to all mothers of boys it really does help.
Rating:
- An Excellent BookI bought this book when my kids were rug rats. They are now 13 & 11 and I still refer to it. Full of sound advice. Chapters include what is it with boys? The 3 stages of boyhhood, Testosterone, brain differences, dads, mothers & sport. A great book.
Rating:
- Steve Biddulph leaves no stone unturned with this wonderful book.I'm sure you respect honesty, so i will be honest. When i first purchased this book i flipped through the pages like the robot on 'Short Circuit' and immediately thought oh my goodness (or words to that effect) i have just brought a paperback pamphlet, i won't like this at all. Boy was i wrong.
Steve, makes you feel like you have been his buddy for years with his unique style of writing. He gives an honest, sincere, detailed, and heart warming account of his beliefs and where he feels, in particular, Dads and Schooling can let children down.
He explains that parents should have a united front in dealing with issues, there should be more primary school male teachers and conversation regarding sex shouldn't be muted from a childs ears when they get to ten.
He describes schools that are making childrens' lives hell with excessive homework; around 3 hours per night! The dork dad factor, which isn't dads that like to play chess or watch trains go by, but dads that become another child in the house instead of acting like a man when discipline is needed. Also, that women can act seedy (as well as men) when they hang around men just for free drinks or use their sexuality in completely the wrong way, ideas that i had not even considered before.
I love my ten tear old son, like no other male that i have loved before, but there are times that i feel under loved or under appreciated. Steve again hits the nail on the head when describing young boys up to this age. The mummies boy has slowly turned towards his dad for encouragement and my time, wanting dads view on many issues. He still doesn't say that he loves me but when i slip into conversation "oh, he loves his dad", he will never deny it.
Rating:
- Easy readingI found this book to be well written and easy to read. It did not come across as a 'how to' manual but more of an anecdotal and light hearted reflection on various methods and ways of bringing up and parenting boys. You can cherry pick the methods and pieces that you might like to try and may work for you and I that is how I interpreted the content of the book. The author has an readable style and i found it reinforcing many of the ways I parent already which was a relief!!
Rating:
- A perfect Dad and Son guideExcellent book!
I read it a couple of years ago and by chance I've come across the reviews today. Some of these are ridiculous. "What about girls?" asks one reviewer... duh, perhaps the title wasn't enough of a hint... and it's lacking intellectual depth for another reader... oh dear, you'll have to get your PHD reference material elsewhere then.
Come on people! Read the cover!
This book is written most specifically for DADS, helping them better understand their sons (and yes, through a little reminiscing better understand themselves). It's a marvelous, easy, reassuring read.
At the time of reading, I had a four year old son. I loved him dearly but just couldn't seem to connect with him. He had a very special and close bond with his mother. Frankly, I was confused and a little jealous. But reading this book made me realize that this behaviour is normal and natural. Now, as the author predicted, my son is very much "all dad" and I praise this book for giving me a head start in what to expect.
If you want highbrow or advice on girls, this isn't the book for you. But if you want straight talking, easily understood, simple common sense advice, this is the book for you Dad!
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