The book emphasized on how men can help boys grow into manhood. Gives me food for thought on the importance giving my son a community that supports him in relationship building, academic enadeavors, and understanding/development of his own masculinity.I like the "In a Nutshell" review for each chapter. (Better than the chapters themselves. The suggestions are more clear cut and I don't get distracted by anecdotes and descriptions.) ( )

This is a revised and updated version of Steve Biddulph's Raising Boys. Now in an increasingly complicated and nuanced world, raising boys to become emotionally strong, kind and resilient men is even more important and relevant. In response to calls from parents around the world Steve Biddulph has completely updated and revised his seminal work to include all the latest international information and advice for parents on all the key issues of today such as : gender brain and hormonal development including latest findings on testosterone, transgender/gay/sexuality development, boys and crying, boys and 'bad' behaviour, reading and communication, countering the effects of porn. Steve says: "Right now, the world badly needs good men. Your boy can be one of those who grow up so much better, and help to heal the world. Thank you for joining the boy revolution. As the 21st century rolls on, it's badly needed. Enjoy your boy, love him well, and set him free to fly in his own special way."

Great book that emphases the importance of the mothers influence in teaching them about love and what it means to be love until 6 years of age. Thereafter the important role fathers play in providing a role model for the boy until the age of 13. Thereafter the important role mentors play in the boys development. Great read for first time mom and dads. ( )

There are a lot of books out there about boys and how to raise them, and as the mother of two, I had read nearly all of them when I got to this one. This is the only one that impacted how I parent.

Biddulph gives research-based information about the physiology of boys (one example: males' fine motor skills tend to develop later), and follows it with practical suggestions (such as delaying school entrance by a year, to give those fine motor skills a chance to catch up). Moving up through adolescence and young adulthood, Biddulph gives ideas for giving boys the type of support they need to transition successfully to manhood. ( )

Had this book for several years now. A good read for women with sons who only grew up with sisters, went to an all girls school and then into nursing and had no idea how it is for growing boys. The wiring is very different!! This book helps to understand that. I am also convinced that young boys need positive male role models in order to suceed. ( )