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Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys

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Authors: Dan Kindlon, Michael Thompson
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8

ISBN: 0345434854
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.23
EAN: 9780345434852
ASIN: 0345434854

Publication Date: April 4, 2000
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Amazon.com Review
iReviving Ophelia/i, Mary Pipher's groundbreaking book, exposed the toxic environment faced by adolescent girls in our society. Now, from the same publisher, comes iRaising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys/i by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, which does the same for adolescent boys. Boys suffer from a too-narrow definition of masculinity, the authors assert as they expose and discuss the relationship between vulnerability and developing sexuality, the "culture of cruelty" boys live in, the "tyranny of toughness," the disadvantages of being a boy in elementary school, how boys' emotional lives are squelched, and what we, as a society, can do about all this without turning "boys into girls." "Our premise is that boys will be better off if boys are better understood--and if they are encouraged to become more emotionally literate," the authors assert. As a tool for change, Kindlon and Thompsom present the well-developed "What Boys Need," seven points that reach far beyond the ordinary psychobabble checklist and slogan list. Kindlon (researcher and psychology professor at Harvard and practicing psychotherapist specializing in boys) and Thompson (child psychologist, workshop leader, and staff psychologist of an all-boys school) have created a chilling portrait of male adolescence in America. Through personal stories and theoretical discussion, this well-needed book plumbs the well of sadness, anger, and fear in America's teenage sons. I--Ericka Lutz/I

Product Description
In Raising Cain, Dan Kindlon, Ph.D., and Michael Thompson, Ph.D., two of the country's leading child psychologists, share what they have learned in more than thirty-five years of combined experience working with boys and their families. They reveal a nation of boys who are hurting--sad, afraid, angry, and silent. Kindlon and Thompson set out to answer this basic, crucial question: What do boys need that they're not getting? They illuminate the forces that threaten our boys, teaching them to believe that "cool" equals macho strength and stoicism. Cutting through outdated theories of "mother blame," "boy biology," and "testosterone," the authors shed light on the destructive emotional training our boys receive--the emotional miseducation of boys.brbrKindlon and Thompson make a compelling case that emotional literacy is the most valuable gift we can offer our sons, urging parents to recognize the price boys pay when we hold them to an impossible standard of manhood. They identify the social and emotional challenges that boys encounter in school and show how parents can help boys cultivate emotional awareness and empathy--giving them the vital connections and support they need to navigate the social pressures of youth.

Customer Reviews: Read 95 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

A must read for parents with boys of any age! November 18, 2008
When it was recommended that I purchase this book, I had no idea of the pandora's box I would be opening when I began to read it. Recently divorced with 12 and 15 year old sons, I wanted to take inventory of their emotional well being after the seperation. This book has completely changed some of the views that I had about the way I should deal with my boys. It also opened my eyes to the effect that everyday life challenges has on young boys and teens. As a single mother, this book is my new "go to", beside the bed book. Written by men, there is NO doubt that the information is %100 useful!

5 out of 5 stars

Boys need more than we think they do... October 21, 2008
This book is an excellent insight into what really makes boys tick. Society has spent a lot of time toughening up our boys over the years when what they really need is a lot of love, support, understanding, and most importantly, a safe place to release their emotions. The authors of this book are very experienced and professional; however, they do not come off as preachy. br /br /As a mother of two boys who was raised with only sisters, I have felt lost many times as my boys are growing and acting certain ways. My husband came from a home where you were told you can't cry and if you did you were a wimp. At age 35, he still struggles with his emotions. This is not what we want our boys to be like, so we needed some help in order to raise them in a healthy environment that is appropriate for their needs. This book was the answer for us! We highly recommend it!

4 out of 5 stars

Elaine's "Raising Cain" book review May 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Every parent, teacher, youth sports coach, and general public who interact with boys should read this book. After reading it, discuss with others who read it. Women, ask questions with trusted male friends.

5 out of 5 stars

A Must Read March 7, 2008
This is an insightful look into the male mind. My homeschool group is reading/discussing it right now and it has been eye opening to say the least. Although it has been painful to the point that most of the men in our group would not read it, it has still been a great tool in trying to understand our boys and men. I recommend this for reading to anyone who has a boy in their life.

5 out of 5 stars

Raising a son February 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

A big support to re-convince you that teaching emotions and love to your son is a bigger asset than teaching how to fight. br /Good to know that it will pay off when he is older, as a happy man.

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