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In That's My Teenage Son, you will find the encouragement and wisdom you need to help your son become a man of character. Parenting expert Rick Johnson teaches you about
the emotional life of your boy
what changes are taking place in his body
how to help him develop healthy sexuality
what boys fear most
what traits he needs to learn to grow into a good man
how to communicate with him
how to positively influence his spirituality
The teen years can be tumultuous. With the understanding gleaned from this insightful book, you can positively influence your son's life--in a way that will last him a lifetime.
"This excellent book will help you understand why your son is acting the way he acts. Rick Johnson gives you great insight into the inner workings of boys' brains and bodies. I highly recommend this book."--Jim Burns, PhD, president, HomeWord; author of Teenology and Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality
"The singular issue of our time is a deficit of real men. In this powerful book you will find the prescription for authentic manhood, written by a real man. Moms can take hope as they find help and insight into helping their boy become the man he is intended to be."--Tony Rorie, founder/CEO, Men of Honor/Ladies of Honor
Rick Johnson is the bestselling author of That's My Son; Better Dads, Stronger Sons; and Becoming Your Spouse's Better Half. He is the founder of Better Dads and is a sought-after speaker at many large parenting and marriage conferences across the United States and Canada. To find out more, visit www.betterdads.net.
Acknowledgments 11
Introduction: One Foot in the World of Boys and One Foot in the World of Manhood 15
1 His Changing Body and Mind: What Happened to My Little Boy? 23
2 Communicating with Teen Boys: Speaking His Language 42
3 Mom and Son: What Young Men Need from Mom 58
4 Dad and Son: What Young Men Need from Dad 77
5 Healthy Masculinity: The Marks of Manhood 96
6 Emotions: Developing a Healthy Emotional Life 111
7 Dangers: There Be Dragons 124
8 Developing a Healthy Sexuality 146
9 Spiritual Legacy: Of Gods and Monsters 169
10 Building Character for a Lifetime 186
11 Self-Discipline: Train Him Up in the Way ... 206
12 Leadership: Teaching Your Son to Be a Leader 219
13 Things Your Son Needs to Know to Court My Daughter 238
Notes 257
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Overview
The teen years are a vital stage for your son. But these years can also make a mom feel like she has lost influence in her son's life. How can you be sure you're doing everything you can to help your son grow into a mature and responsible adult?
In That's My ...