Tips For Boys from an All-Boy Family

Had a great conversation recently and the question was asked, "Coming from a family of all boys, what are some tips for raising them well?"  It was a great conversation, and I thought it might be good to share here!

However, for the real experts, you might want to contact my mom, Polly, or my dad, Steve.

The Lawyer Boys

Here we go!  Some tips on raising multiple boys in the same house...

• Let boys fight it out.  We don't do drama like girls do.  Fight in the morning, completely bonded in the afternoon.
  
  
• Expect little communication.  Guys like to think things through or try and figure it out on their own first.  When we've solved it or come to something we can't find the answer to, we'll let you know.  At the same time, if you ask the right question, we'll share.
  
  
• Allow for perceived risk.  We want to be dangerous and adventurous.  Don't kill this spirit.  Let us go a little too far when we're playing in the backyard sometimes, or stay up past our bedtime in the summer.
  
  
• Create challenges.  This is especially true with multiple boys, because most challenges become competitions.  Use challenges to nurture spiritual and educational growth.
  
  
• Wrestle with them.  Physical love is crucial; especially from dad.  That said, mom's need to give it too!

Any other tips?  As a father of a new girl, I could use some tips from some of you!

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