Raising children is always an adventure. And there are unique joys and challenges in raising sons. Like girls, boys have their own set of physical, emotional and spiritual needs, so your relationship with them will most likely be different from your relationship with your daughters. Boys need a physical outlet for expressing their boundless energy, and a safe, secure environment in which to express their emotions. They need strong leadership, a good role model and affirmation of their masculinity. They need discipline and love. They need balance and boundaries.
In his book, Bringing Up Boys, Dr. James Dobson outlines seven principles for raising sons. Take a look at them, and share them with your son's dad. Then take a look at what iMOM Ambassador Denise Jonas shared with us about raising her sons. And remember, as one mom wrote to us, we're not just raising boys, we're building men.
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| 1. | Barbara M. Cox (Dec 14th 2009, 08:24 AM) |
| I have read the book "Bringing Up Boys". I am concerned about the author's approach to protecting the masculinity of our sons. The words masculinity and feminity are words created by men and not by God. Not once did Jesus mention his masculinity. He told us to LOVE. Love is not based on a man's ability to beat up another man or use his hand or foot to discipline his child. When women follow the commandments of men, we permit men to perpetuate a problem that is thousands of years old. As a result, our children, that grow up to become men, will follow in the same paths of their fathers before them. We must break the cycle. Our men must start loving as God intended. This will only happen when our men stop worring about themselves and their masculinity and start LOVING as God intended. He even sent his own son as an example for them and yet they refuse to follow. | |
| 2. | Kelli Johnson (Dec 14th 2009, 02:35 PM) |
| I am going through a divorce and find my self challenged with the prospect of building a strong, respectful man, without the presence of a strong male role model in my home. It was so funny to get this particular expresso minute because this dilema is what I prayed on as I went to sleep last night. After reading the points noted I am reassured that I am on the right track. I also believe in surrounding my son with a crew not just family members but coaches and teachers of the male persuasion as well. It takes a village...LOL! | |
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