The Wonder of Boys: What Parents, Mentors and Educators Can Do to Shape Boys into Exceptional Men
"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 needsa primary and an extended family, relationships with mentors, and intense support form his school and communityand details how we can provide these things for the boys we love.
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— 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 needsa primary and an extended family, relationships with mentors, and intense support form his school and communityand details how we can provide these things for the boys we love.
The Wonder of Boys: What Parents, Mentors and Educators Can Do to Shape Boys into Exceptional Men
"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 needsa primary and an extended family, relationships with mentors, and intense support form his school and communityand details how we can provide these things for the boys we love.
— 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 needsa primary and an extended family, relationships with mentors, and intense support form his school and communityand details how we can provide these things for the boys we love.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781585425280 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 09/07/2006 |
Edition description: | 10th Anniversary Edition |
Pages: | 320 |
Sales rank: | 410,563 |
Product dimensions: | 8.88(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.84(d) |
Age Range: | 18 - 14 Years |
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