That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character
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Why are boys so different? Why would a trip to the garbage dump be such a highlight in a boy’s life? What do boys need to learn in order to become excellent men? A mother’s influence on her sons is unique and valuable, but still sometimes moms don’t know what makes their boys tick. They want to help their sons grow up to become men of honor and integrity, but that’s a tremendous challenge. With refreshing honesty and a man’s insight, leader Rick Johnson offers the advice, understanding, and support every mom is looking for when it comes to raising godly sons. Using wide research and humorous personal experiences, he addresses tough issues, such as communication, discipline, sexuality, and respect. Mothers, including single moms as well as grandmothers and teachers, will find wise counsel and reassurance in this practical and helpful book.
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I just read this because I have a wonderful grown son and I reflect I did it right. I wanted to see how my experience compared to the “ideal” open in this book. I read a bunch of raising sons books (not this one) and frankly, they are all hogwash. It is a hard job, but you have to dig deep into yourself to do it right. Reflect of the urgent situation instructions you get on the airplane – place your own oxygen mask on before helping your child. Take care of your own soul, and you will do right by your children.
I want mothers to know that they should NOT have to do anything special to raise sons. All you really need to do is to be the sort of person you want your son to be, and treat him the way you want to be treated. In additional words, follow the golden rule and you will be fine. The same for your daughters. DO NOT PHYSICALLY DISCIPLINE YOUR KIDS, IT IS WRONG AND LEADS TO EVERYTHING YOU FEAR. It doesn’t matter if your son or your daughter likes the garbage dump trip and you don’t. There IS NOT some magical gender way for boys and another for girls. Gender has nothing to do with being and raising an ethical human being.
Yes, any parent has to step in while their children are minors and provide sometimes unwanted guidance, but this is not unique to gender. I had to have my son hospitalized for a mental disorder, yet when he reached 17 he had the tools to deal with it himself. He is a wonderful, kind, caring, generous person and all I did was be that myself, and step up when I had to intervene. Raise your kids by being what you want them to be, and tend to your own character, if you are a fake that will be the only breakdown for your children. Trust your own instincts and don’t listen to people who try to undermine you and what they “know better.” Nobody knows your child better than you do, and they especially don’t know how to raise your child. One size does not fit all.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
To some extent dull and personal. Alot of his advice is what he feels and thinks. It is not based off of what the Bible says 100 % of the time. Also if I would have known before hand that it is mainly written for single mothers I would not have bought the book… since I am not a single mom.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
Wow, just received the book this week and I can’t out it down. Alot of fantastic information on and how my small one (4 3/4 years ancient) thinks and acts. I feel so relieved that this book outlines the hunter and gather mind set, so that I can tell to him and know him better. This is a must read for any mom wanting to know a boy’s make up and how to tell to them and nurture their own spirit to be a Boy of character. Like it!
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I like that this book was written by a man. It gave me a lot of insight into my HUSBAND as well as my boys (I have three–and no girls, so there’s a lot of testosterone around here!) Mr. Johnson does a fantastic job of writing TO females ABOUT males. He uses point examples of behaviors that frustrate most wives/moms, and then he clarifies them. You don’t get the feeling that he is offering up excuses for boys. He clarifies, and then gives suggestions on how to use it to your advantage.
One example: He talks about how women want to have serious talks with eye contact, etc. That makes boys nervous and they shut down. He suggested talking to them while they are a small occupied. I ongoing hanging out in the driveway with my 10 year ancient, rebounding his basketball shots, and I was amazed at the things he’d open up about. At first I just listened to whatever was on his mind at the moment, but quickly I would bring up things I wanted to talk about, and he’d respond!
There are a lot of things like that in the book. It is certainly worth buying–I’ve read it several times and made tons of notes to myself…I go back for a “refresher” once in a while.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
This is a fantastic book for single and married moms. It gives real insight into a boy’s mind and very practical sound advice on raising a boy.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5