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Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring Young Men - Joanna Schroeder & Christopher Pepper
Chapter 1: Communication
This opening chapter lays the foundation for everything that follows in the book. Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper emphasize that strong communication is the key to raising boys who feel safe, understood, and empowered to share their thoughts and feelings.
Key Ideas:
Create Safe Space: Boys often receive messages from society that they should "be tough" or hide emotions. This chapter encourages parents to create an environment where feelings and questions are welcome.
Active Listening: It focuses on listening more than talking—really hearing your son’s perspective without jumping in with advice or judgment.
Model Openness: Parents are encouraged to share their own experiences and feelings in an age-appropriate way. This models healthy communication and shows boys that it’s okay to be vulnerable.
Keep the Conversation Going: Rather than having one “big talk,” this chapter shows that communication is a series of small, ongoing conversations that build trust over time.
Respect & Curiosity: The authors suggest using open-ended questions (“What do you think about that?”) and respecting your son’s answers, even if they surprise you.
Goal of This Chapter:
Help parents establish an honest, respectful, and ongoing dialogue with their boys, laying the groundwork for tackling tougher topics like relationships, consent, and emotions later in the book.