Research has shown that many boys start reading quite keenly but stop once other interests intervene. There are ways other than fists to channel the need for action. We can search for ways to celebrate our boys' energy and channel it into positive and productive activities. What we really want is for our boys to become strong, authentic individuals, to become capable both of acting heroically and of maintaining strong affectionate relationships to spouses, children, parents, co-workers, neighbors and friends. Spiritual Parenting Find information and support in raising kind, honorable children who remain connected to their spirit and their family.
Boys often respond well to short-term goals.
It can be difficult to motivate boys - for example, a request to 'improve spelling' or 'improve your guitar playing' has little impact. It is more effective to keep boys focused on short-term objectives such as getting a certain weekly score in spelling or practising for a concert that is coming up. Teach them how to set daily or weekly goals in the many areas of their lives and then remind them to check if they have reached them. Having reached a goal then it is important to reset and refocus on the next goal. Tell us on The Motherwise Forum One woman's experience of bringing up a boy Anorexia Often thought of as purely a girl's issue, this also affects many boys.