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Unlike many parenting guides that try to eliminate competition, aggression, and violence entirely, "The Wonder of Boys" boldly offers guidelines for ...Show synopsisUnlike many parenting guides that try to eliminate competition, aggression, and violence entirely, "The Wonder of Boys" boldly offers guidelines for channeling boys' energy, but without accepting antisocial behavior as an inevitable accompaniment. Therapist Michael Gurian explains what a boy really needs--a primary and an extended family, a relationship with mother, father, and mentors, as well as intense support from school and community.Hide synopsis
Title: The Wonder of Boys: What Parents, Mentors and Educators Can Do to Shape Boys Into Exceptional Men Author:Michael Gurian ISBN-13:9780874778878 ISBN:0874778875
Description:Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author Minor edge...Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author Minor edge and corner wear, lightly scuffed and scratched, some light shelf wear, former owner's name in ink on the half-title page, overall a nice used signed copy! Signed by the author on the half-title page! Full-color pictorial yellow wrapper with black and red lettering. 294 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and educational pages! "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 from his school and community----and details how we can provide these things for the boys we love....."
Gurian explains the needs of boys through stories that we all know, by explaining how other cultures care for their boys, and through the use of scientific evidence. Part I had me enthralled in how men's brains are physiologically different from women's. I now not only have a better understanding of ...
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