How To Raise Boys - Helping Your Son Become A Balanced And Happy Man

By Debra Aiden

This book is for anyone who wants to know more about how to raise their sons so that they become healthy, happy and well adjusted adults in this crazy world we live in.

You will know the pressure that is on you, as a parent, to bring your children up properly and how hard it can be with all the distractions, peer pressure and troubles that children face when growing up today.

This book will help you to raise your son so that he becomes a well adjusted adult who can thrive in today's society.

You will discover many tips to help you bring up your son in the best way, so that he can enjoy his adult life and have the tools and resources to succeed!
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shaharm Publications
• Release date: Jun 3, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533747570

Debra Aiden

Debra Aiden is a parent of 4 kids; 2 girls and 2 boys. She has seen it all and knows what to expect at the various different life stages for children. She very strongly believes that if you train and educate children in a way that they should behave, when they are older they will not turn away from it.  Parenting takes a lot of time and involvement and can be challenging without the right resources to help. Debra hopes to simplify this wonderful experience and helps you to make parenting fun and enjoyable through her series of fantastic books.

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INTRODUCTION

The moment you have a child, your whole world changes. It is the best thing that could ever happen to you, and at the same time you are scared, worried, nervous and anxious. There can be many feelings of inadequacy, despite your unconditional love for your child and your desire to make his dreams come true.

It is important to understand that you are going to make mistakes as a parent. It’s what you do with those mistakes that counts in conjunction with everything else you do to ensure that your son grows up to be a well-balanced and happy man. This crash course on parenting is going to take you from the years of early childhood development all the way to manhood.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Respect For Authority

From an early age, it is very important for kids to be taught how to respect authority. The idea of people growing up being unable to question authority correctly is blown way out of proportion and misperceived by many. There is a balance to everything.

Respect for authority brings about a myriad of correct qualities in a person. It represents humility, it promotes responsibility and it nurtures self-respect as well. It also represents a move away from entitlement, a common issue among kids without the proper background and foundation.

With each coming generation, entitlement seems to be more and more of an issue. After all, there are plenty of things out there that people want, and the list keeps growing. Perhaps parents are slacking off and not teaching their kids proper virtues so that they don’t feel entitled. Whatever the case may be, combat against entitlement with praise for hard work, and the fact that it feels good to get something because you worked hard, not because it was handed to you.

Give Him Responsibilities

Boys and girls are different from one another, that is for sure. During the early years, boys are often prone to take their precious time completing a task or following directions. Factor this into the equation by fostering a sense of responsibility in your child.

Don’t think of this as a setback in your developing child, but instead promote responsibility in a positive way so that your son grasps the idea properly. Tasks should of course be age appropriate, and you don’t want to go overboard. An example could be your son taking care of his own pet or doing a particular household chore. This sense of responsibility carries over into school as your son prepares for his school years.

Physical Affection

Parents are often worried about boys and how much physical affection they should provide. The answer is tons, especially during the early years. There is no reason to think that physical affection is going to make your son too soft or unable properly to grow and develop into a man.

The physical affection you show your son will be balanced out by all other important qualities you foster in him when helping him build a proper foundation. An example of this balance can be found in the discipline you provide.

Discipline