The last boys picked
By: Janet Sasson Edgette ; with Beth Margolis Rupp
Contributors: Rupp, Beth Margolis
Publisher: Berkley Books
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9780425245439
Subjects: Psychology; Sports for children; Sports; Boys; Athletic ability; Masculinity; Psychological aspects; Physical education for children
Description: Provides parents, teachers, coaches and other caregivers with empowering instructions for helping children, particularly boys who aren't interested in sports, navigate the social and emotional trials they face on the playground and help them increase self-esteem and resilience.
Table of contents: title: Living in dread of phys ed; title: What kind of boy doesn't like to play sports?; title: The role of sports in boys' lives; title: Fake it, make it-or break; title: The dangers of romanticized masculinity; title: Boys in straight jackets; title: We need a different type of warrior; title: Family matters; title: Everyone loses when anyone loses; title: Becoming effective agents of change.