1. Give him
some responsibility.
Following
directions and finishing tasks are skills that are often slow to develop in
boys.
2. Let him
show his emotions.
Even in
these enlightened times, boys are often expected to stifle their tears and
swallow their anger while girls are allowed more free rein with their emotions.
3. Give him
plenty of physical affection.
Studies have
observed that moms and dads have less physical contact with boys than with
girls, a trend that starts in toddler hood.
4. Don't try
to shut down his high-revving engine.
Boys tend to
have a lot of energy, which can get pent-up if they don't have enough chances
to run, climb, and blow off steam.
5. Don't
worry if he isn't acting "masculine" enough.
Even
tough-guy fathers have a nurturing side. (The good ones, at least.)
6. Give him
chances to polish his social skills.
Most boys
don’t form close intimate friendships as easily as girls.
7. Make music
part of his life.
Practicing
an instrument can give your son a valuable sense of accomplishment.
8. Encourage
his interests, even if they aren't "boy" activities.
If your son
wants to take dance lessons, his friends may tease him, which can be hard to
deal with.
9. Get
involved at school.\
Talk with
your son's teacher regularly to find out his classroom strengths and
weaknesses.
10. Praise
the positive.
"Boy"
behavior, even when it's age-appropriate, can be hard for adults to deal with –
and boys get plenty of correcting, reprimanding, and scolding in school and at
home as a result.
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