A landmark book that reveals the way boys think and that shows
parents, educators and coaches how to reach out and help boys overcome
their most common and difficult challenges -- by the bestselling author
who changed our conception of adolescent girls.
Do you constantly struggle to pull information from your son, student,
or athlete, only to encounter mumbling or evasive assurances such as
"It's nothing" or "I'm good?" Do you sense that the boy you care about
is being bullied, but that he'll do anything to avoid your "help?" Have
you repeatedly reminded him that schoolwork and chores come before video
games only to spy him reaching for the controller as soon as you leave
the room? Have you watched with frustration as your boy flounders with
girls?
Welcome to Boy World. It's a place where asking for help or showing
emotional pain often feels impossible. Where sports and video games can
mean everything, but working hard in school frequently earns ridicule
from "the guys" even as they ask to copy assignments. Where
"masterminds" dominate and friends ruthlessly insult each other but can
never object when someone steps over the line. Where hiding problems
from adults is the ironclad rule because their involvement only makes
situations worse. Boy world is governed by social hierarchies and a
powerful set of unwritten rules that have huge implications for your
boy's relationships, his interactions with you, and the man he'll
become. If you want what's best for him, you need to know what these
rules are and how to work with them effectively.
What you'll find in Masterminds and Wingmen is critically important
for every parent - or anyone who cares about boys - to know.
Collaborating with a large team of middle- and high-school-age editors,
Rosalind Wiseman has created an unprecedented guide to the life your boy
is actually experiencing - his on-the-ground reality. Not only does
Wiseman challenge you to examine your assumptions, she offers innovative
coping strategies aimed at helping your boy develop a positive,
authentic, and strong sense of self.
