Boys of Few Words: Raising Our Sons to Communicate and Connect
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Number of Pages: 337
Published: 2005-12-13
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 1593852185
ISBN-13: 9781593852184
When parents feel separated from their sons by a curtain of silence or a wall of resistance, they’re right to be concerned. Boys of few words--the ones who limit their expression to a timid shrug or an indifferent grunt--need our help. Whether the problem is rooted in "nature" or "nurture," boys who grow up unable to talk about their thoughts and feelings find it hard to connect with others at school, home, and eventually in business and personal relationships. Psychologist Adam Cox helps parents understand all the factors that may be limiting their son’s ability or willingness to ...