ISBN:
9781510749429
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (130 pages)
DDC:
649.132
Keywords:
Child rearing
;
Parenting
;
Boys-Socialization
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
Front Cover -- Half-Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- INTRODUCTION: When You're Part of the Problem -- CHAPTER 1: The Bullshit Starts Before the Birth -- Tip #1: Don't find out/tell anyone the sex of the baby -- Tip #2: Avoid the gender reveal party -- Tip #3: Dads-go to baby classes and get in the delivery room -- Tip #4: It's OK to talk about miscarriage -- Tip #5: Don't assume you're immune to toxic masculinity -- CHAPTER 2: Congratulations, You're a Parent-Welcome to the Jungle -- Tip #6: Take maternity/paternity leave (if you can) -- Tip #7: Dads-stagger your leave if possible -- Tip #8: Dive fully and deeply into your leave and tell everyone you took it -- Tip #9: Don't accept different standards for moms and dads -- Tip #10: Avoid stereotypically gendered clothes/products -- Tip #11: Parents-don't gatekeep -- Tip #12: Model respect for stay-at-home parents -- Tip #13: Embrace and encourage stay-at-home dads, and make sure your kids do, too -- CHAPTER 3: Don't Let School Harden Boys Unnecessarily -- Tip #14: Teach kids to embrace differences, not fear or mock them -- Tip #15: Teach boys to stand up for what's right -- Tip #16: Teach boys that "gay" is not an insult -- Tip #17: Teach boys that "girl" is not an insult -- Tip #18: Eliminate "boys will be boys" and "man up" from your vocabulary -- Tip #19: Let boys know platonic touch is OK -- Tip #20: It's OK for boys to feel sad and seek help -- Tip #21: Let boys pursue nontraditional interests -- Tip #22: Avoid harmful double standards for boys and girls (especially when it comes to dating) -- Tip #23: Don't teach boys that sexual abuse is acceptable -- Tip #24: Have a social media plan for your kids -- CHAPTER 4: It's Time to Get Controversial -- Tip #25: Don't let boys fall victim to gun culture.
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