Wild Things

I have two little boy wild things of my own. They are so sensitive and boisterous, loving and physical it can make my head spin! When I started to read this book, I was wary of the Christian overtones, but I soon found myself laughing out loud and reading to my husband the anecdotes about the authors' sons that were so similar to my own.
I love the way the authors combine structure and concrete thinking with emotional support and nurturing for all ages and stages of development. They advocate setting limits and expectations while building a strong emotional relationship with your son. So often the emotional needs of boys are underestimated because they tend to act them out in physical ways. The authors address the underlying causes and provide suggestions for helping boys to express their emotions in healthy ways.
Difficult topics are addressed with specific suggestions for discussing each, but the overarching message emphasizes the importance of having the conversations. Talk to your boys. Listen to them. Ask questions and find out how they really feel. Share your emotions and you will teach them to share their own. Start young and never stop. A parent that works to build this attachment will raise a man who is able to connect to his own children, and that is a beautiful thing.
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