The purpose of boys
Subtitle: helping our sons find meaning, significance, and direction in their lives
By: Michael Gurian.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2009
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780470243374
Subjects: Boys -- United States; Parent and child -- United States; Achievement motivation in boys -- United States
Description: The author assembles invaluable insights and resources, especially mentoring resources that will assist in the transition of boys to men and eventually help propel them into a purpose-driven life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The loss of purpose in American boyhood; title: How little boys develop their sense of purpose; title: How adolescent boys seek their purpose in life; title: Son, you are my hero; title: Creating families of purpose for boys; title: Creating communities of purpose for boys; title: Changing our schools toward relevance and purpose for boys; title: Creating and providing rites of passage for your son.