Friday, May 21, 2010

Raising Boys

Soon after becoming a dad I read this book, Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph. The author describes 3 stages of boyhood.

1) Birth to 6 years
- where boys get most of their security and comfort from mom. Even though dad plays a big role, they are basically a momma's boy.
2) Age 6 to 14
- they adore their mom but they get interested in becoming a man and being more like dad. This is the time for dad's to really step up.
3) Age 14+
- boys will pull back from their parents, and they need influence from good male mentors such as coaches, teachers, grandpa, etc.

So... we are solidly in the Stage 2 area with all 3 boys (Kurt-6, Erik-7, Peter-9). It's daddyo time!