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The Wonder of Boys

Name: The Wonder of Boys
ISBN: 9781585425280

What Parents, Mentors and Educators Can Do to Shape Boys Into Exceptional Men

Michael Gurian

Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · September 7, 2006

Reading lane: Family Resources

Child Psychology Children's Studies Family Resources psychology

family sociology mental health

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Practical Guidance

Straightforward guidance on helping boys grow well, without the fog of jargon.

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practical guidance for parents, mentors, educators
accessible take on boys, family, and development

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Christian-family framing
discussion-ready advice with a practical bent

Book Details

Authors: Michael Gurian
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: September 7, 2006
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Family Resources · Child Psychology
Reading lane: Family Resources

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Family Resources
Child Psychology
Children's Studies

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" THE WONDER OF BOYS is a provocative book that electrifies the debate over how this nation raises sons." — USA Today In this insightful and practical book, Michael Gurian describes what boys need to become strong, responsible, sensitive men. Instead of encouraging us to stifle boys' natural propensities for competition and aggression, Gurian offers effective and practical guidelines for channeling them. He shows how the evils boys are susceptible to, including gang activity, sexual misconduct, and crime, become necessary outlets when positive role models and adult support are not available. Most important, Gurian explains what a boy really needs--a primary and an extended family, relationships with mentors, and intense support form his school and community--and details how we can provide these things for the boys we love.