Raising Boys Who Do Better: A Hopeful Guide for a New Generation by Uju Asika

We need to have a conversation about boys. There has never been a more important time to consider how we are raising the men of the future.

This is an invitation for parents of boys, as well as anyone who cares about the young males in their lives. Parents of daughters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, teachers, community leaders; this is a discussion that we all need to participate in. Whether we are expecting a baby boy, parenting young men, or are simply interested in effecting positive change, many of us are asking how we can raise boys who challenge the status quo and are empowered to stand up for what is right.

Confronting toxic masculinity and delving into the hot-button issues affecting boys today, from education to sexism, power to consent, Raising Boys Who Do Better looks at bringing up boys in the era of #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. Inside the pages of Raising Boys Who Do Better, you will find:- Interviews with experts in parenting, gender and psychology. - Practical and applicable tips, journaling prompts, as well as advice for initiating conversations with boys and young men of every age.

Offering practical tips, journalling prompts and conversation starters, Uju Asika will include interviews with experts, as well as her own anecdotal experiences as a mother and step-mother. Exploring the relationships between parents and their sons, brothers, friendships and the wider community, this book is an absolute must-read for those who want to help nurture the boys in their lives to grow up into compassionate, kind, healthy and successful men.

Hardback
Publication: 1 Jun 2023, DK
ISBN: 9780241608418
Extent: 288 pages