Raising a Son
Parents and the Making of a Healthy Man

Boys pose special challenges as they struggle to define themselves and find their place in the world. In this sensible and straightforward guide, Don and Jeanne Elium explain boy-specific basics as they relate precisely to both mother and father. This guide answers your questions about male aggression, hostility, and violence, as well as morality, sexuality, hypersensitivity, ADD, the right role models, the “ boy code,” and more. With help from this guide, embrace the challenges— and the joys— of raising a boy with compassion, commitment, patience, and humor, from infancy to young adulthood.