Adolescent boys – they seem to disappear into another world where they barely communicate, and where fast cars, alcohol and drugs are constant temptations. Will they survive to become good men? How can parents and schools understand them and help them through this difficult and dangerous time?
In this funny, honest, no-nonsense book Celia Lashlie reveals what goes on inside the world of boys, and that it is an entirely different world from that of girls. With clarity and insight she offers parents – especially mothers – practical and reassuring advice on raising their boys to become good, loving, articulate men.
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The best book that I have every read (in relation to bringing up boys)
susan Livesley
A really great book for us over bearing mums that want to protect our sons forever cos they’re ‘Mummys boys’ .. I really found this book hard to put down and it really has given me a new aspect on how things are going to be when ‘he’ is older.
My son is four but I thought I would read this out of interest….It was definately worth it!!! I am now ready for when my beautiful angelic son becomes a monosyllabalic grunter (TEENAGE BOY). This book is a definate must for all mothers of sons and the sooner you read it the better prepared you will be. Lashlie research was both eye opening and thought provoking as it delved into the world of Men, boys and Education. My sons will both be going to Boys Schools and their dad will be going to parent teacher interviews without me. I am not steping foot on the Bridge of Male Adolescence as I am not a member of that club nor should I want to be…… This book is very empowering for Dads….A must read for all households with future teenage boys
This is an interesting and inspiring book for parents of teenage boys. Well written by a mother and former prison officer it looks into the feelings and emotions of teenage boys as they battle through these years including the views of teenage boys themselves. Excellent insight into what parents can do to connect with their sons and understand them more during a time when it’s sometimes hard to “get through”. Excellent read.
This book reinforced my views that mums are not the best person to lead their sons through the teenage years. I have always said that since I have never been a teenage boy it wasn’t possible for me to know how their brains worked. Boys need male role models and Celia Lashlie has given all the reasons why mums need to step aside and let dad or another close male take over at this stage of a boys life.
After listening to Celia speak before I brought this book, it helped me when I was reading it. Hearing in my mind her expressions etc. I really got into this book. It is so true.
You know – when I started this book I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it is. Generally, I find I enjoy parenting books written by blokes easier to read. But I guess the time that Celia Lashlie has spent int he penal system has given her a pretty good understanding of the male psyche. I espcially liked the bit about mums having to get off the bridge, and dads get on the bridge, to accompany the teen boy across to the other side (manhood). This is one switched on, down to earth lady, and I admire her for her perception.