First of all, I haven't finished this book yet. However, as I was reading the introduction, I got already convinced that this book is going to be a great tool for me. And then as I got more immersed in the author's concise, practical and empathetic writing, I couldn't help but grab my phone and open Amazon's app to provide my very premature but very honest review.
I don't have one, but two teenage boys, and they are only one year apart however, I ordered this book with my oldest son in mind.
Honestly, I never thought that having the amazing opportunity of witnessing the transition of my son becoming an adult was going to drive me crazy, to make me doubt myself in one year more than I have during my whole life, to make me want to give up, run away and hide for the next 10 years. Because, parenting teenagers, is really challenging and frustrating sometimes :( . And I know everybody can say that but no one will truly realize it until one day their sweet babies are transforming into saucy teenagers!!
I have read several books about teenagers and parenting but this book has greatly surprised me so far. It is so simple but oh so real and raw and sincere and compassionate that I already know I will read it more than once. This book is a huge ray of hope for me, there's a saying that goes: "it takes a village to raise a child" however, to raise a teenager it surely takes more than just a village. Well, this book for me has become all that. I am not sure how I found it but I am truly grateful that I decided to buy it when I needed it the most.
I wish teachers and counselors would also read it, in fact I think I'll buy some for my sons' teachers 😇
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- Katie_AlReviewed in Canada on September 3, 2023
Well written book for any parent or teacher of boys
- DrDominique ThompsonReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2023
A book that stops you in your tracks
Every now and then a book comes along that stops you in your tracks, with multiple light bulb moments, and a really important message. ‘He’s Not Lazy’ by Adam Price was a book like that for me. As someone who is always looking for new evidence and creative thinking about young adults’ mental health and wellbeing, I have read a LOT of books about the teenage brain or raising kids. There are many brilliant books out there, but this one stands out for meDrDominique ThompsonA book that stops you in your tracks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2023
I REALLY worry about the impact the rising levels of perfectionism in young people is having on their mental health. But interestingly, whilst many parents agree with what I say in my talks, and often come to speak to me about their concerns at the end of my talks, I also notice how some parents raise their worry with me that their teen (usually a boy) is behaving in the opposite way.
Having had this conversation with parents several times I became intrigued, and so wanted to delve a little deeper into this concept of ‘laziness’. From what I know of teenage development, young people are usually really motivated to learn about stuff that interests them. They develop multiple passions, and it’s a time in life for real engagement in hobbies and interests. Genuine laziness is rare, there is usually an underlying reason for what we see as laziness. So what was going on here, with these mostly bright boys, being perceived as ‘lazy’?
That’s when I discovered Dr Price’s book. And it all started to make a lot more sense- it's evidence based, sensible and practical. I highly recommend it!
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