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Editorial Reviews
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In The Men They Will Become, well-known pediatrician Eli Newberger blends stories and suggestions aimed at empowering boys to make strong character-building choices. The author uses examples that range from simple playground incidents to complex moral decisions for teens to provide guidance for parents facing similar situations on the home front. Not meant to be a quick-reference guide, the author focuses on open communication lines and leading by example. Five separate "profiles" divided by developmental stages are presented through anecdotes told from perspectives of both parent and child. Dr. Newberger deftly interviews the boys to get their opinions on touchy subjects, in the process demonstrating valuable techniques for drawing them out without making them feel "interrogated." Each chapter is packed with information on topics like family teasing, teen depression, cheating, and rewarding honesty. If your family is experiencing similar issues, you'll find great behavioral suggestions. Though not a "how-to" guide or a detailed parenting program, a thorough reading will yield an excellent understanding of the gradual emotional development of boys and give parents greater wisdom to help boys grow in to men of character. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
Somewhat more scholarly in tone than Michael Gurian's The Good Son (see p. 80), Newberger's study of the development of character in boys also offers a significant perspective on the shaping of moral values. The product of a lively, informed mind, the book covers a wide range of topics related to character developmentAincluding such chapters as "Honesty," "Self-Control," "Identity and Friendship" and "Discipline and Punishment"Ashowing how they relate to every stage of a boy's childhood. Pediatrician Newberger is quick to draw on supporting information from the fields of child development, psychology and education, as well as from a wide range of real-life examples of boys and their families. Convinced that child rearing is an acquired skill, Newberger describes four levels of "parental awareness," from the self-centered "Me First" level to the more tolerant level of "Living and Growing Together"; he refers to them throughout the book to demonstrate how a parent might better handle particular challenges. If there's a quibble here, it's that Newberger is so eager to share his knowledge that he occasionally scatters his fire. In any case, parents or adults involved in helping boys become "more caring and connected men" will relish the wealth of information presented in this useful addition to the growing body of gender-specific parenting literature. Agents, Donald Cutler and Pamela Hartford of Bookmark; 9-city author tour.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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In The Men They Will Become, well-known pediatrician Eli Newberger blends stories and suggestions aimed at empowering boys to make strong character-building choices. The author uses examples that range from simple playground incidents to complex moral decisions for teens to provide guidance for parents facing similar situations on the home front. Not meant to be a quick-reference guide, the author focuses on open communication lines and leading by example. Five separate "profiles" divided by developmental stages are presented through anecdotes told from perspectives of both parent and child. Dr. Newberger deftly interviews the boys to get their opinions on touchy subjects, in the process demonstrating valuable techniques for drawing them out without making them feel "interrogated." Each chapter is packed with information on topics like family teasing, teen depression, cheating, and rewarding honesty. If your family is experiencing similar issues, you'll find great behavioral suggestions. Though not a "how-to" guide or a detailed parenting program, a thorough reading will yield an excellent understanding of the gradual emotional development of boys and give parents greater wisdom to help boys grow in to men of character. --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
Somewhat more scholarly in tone than Michael Gurian's The Good Son (see p. 80), Newberger's study of the development of character in boys also offers a significant perspective on the shaping of moral values. The product of a lively, informed mind, the book covers a wide range of topics related to character developmentAincluding such chapters as "Honesty," "Self-Control," "Identity and Friendship" and "Discipline and Punishment"Ashowing how they relate to every stage of a boy's childhood. Pediatrician Newberger is quick to draw on supporting information from the fields of child development, psychology and education, as well as from a wide range of real-life examples of boys and their families. Convinced that child rearing is an acquired skill, Newberger describes four levels of "parental awareness," from the self-centered "Me First" level to the more tolerant level of "Living and Growing Together"; he refers to them throughout the book to demonstrate how a parent might better handle particular challenges. If there's a quibble here, it's that Newberger is so eager to share his knowledge that he occasionally scatters his fire. In any case, parents or adults involved in helping boys become "more caring and connected men" will relish the wealth of information presented in this useful addition to the growing body of gender-specific parenting literature. Agents, Donald Cutler and Pamela Hartford of Bookmark; 9-city author tour.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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