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How to raise a teenage boy

Jan 8, 2024
Parenting experts Rosalind Wiseman and Phinnah Chichi Ikeji discuss the challenges of raising teenage boys. They emphasize the importance of understanding their development, supporting their emotional well-being, and teaching healthy masculinity. Advice for parents includes focusing on positive qualities and having compassion.
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  • Understanding boys' social dynamics and creating a supportive environment is crucial for raising teenage boys.
  • Introducing positive male role models and fostering emotional development are essential for addressing challenges like anger and behavior problems.

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Challenges and Rewards of Raising Boys

Rosalyn Wiseman and Athena Chichi Akiji, both educators and mothers of boys, discuss the challenges and rewards of raising teenage boys. They emphasize the importance of understanding boys' social dynamics and the need for a supportive and encouraging environment. Rosalyn shares insights from her book 'Masterminds and Wingmen' that reveals the complexities of boys' lives, while Athena emphasizes the significance of emotional development and positive male role models. Both speakers highlight the need for open, non-judgmental conversations with boys to foster healthy masculinity and emotional regulation.

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