An edition of Swagger
(2012)
Swagger
10 urgent rules for raising boys in an era of failing schools, mass joblessness, and thug culture
by Lisa Bloom
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In this wakeup call for parents about the real world boys inhabit right now, Bloom explains how to teach your boy humility (the swagger anti-venom), to "making your home a reading mecca," creating an expectation of college graduation, and how to teach your boy to be critical of the media onslaught in his life.
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Child development, Boys, Teenage boys, Conduct of life, Parenting, Life skills guides| Edition | Availability |
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Swagger: 10 urgent rules for raising boys in an era of failing schools, mass joblessness, and thug culture
2012, Vantage Press
in English
1936467690 9781936467693
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Table of Contents
pt. 1. The forces aligned against your boy. Education: no longer a national priority
Our economy: the de-industrialized revolution
Thug culture: big money in undermining our values
Mass incarceration: young men locked up, locked out
pt. 2. Ten rules for raising boys right now. Rule 1: Lose the swagger, kid
Rule 2: Set college expectations early and often
Rule 3: Make your home a reading mecca
Rule 4: Eliminate the competition
Rule 5: Become aware of the data pinging in and out of your boy's brain
Rule 6: Teach your boy to be ever-critical of all media
Rule 7: Support his teacher
Rule 8: Teach him to respect girls and women
Rule 9: Make community service a regular part of your family life
Rule 10: Take him away
Appendix: Books boys love.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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