Tips for Raising Boys

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Learn to love chaos. Let go of any need or desire for a "perfect" house. Provide lots of opportunities for them to run and play. Learn the difference between providing a safe environment and "hovering." Give them a little room to make mistakes.

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Angie R added this item on November 12, 2009

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Christine M commented on March 3, 2010 - Chaos and ingoring does the trick, within 10 mins. of a 12 and 18 yr. boys along with friends, girlfriends and I sometime think the neighbors kids or afterschool my clean house is a mess. And I am making dinner at 2pm so i have time to recook!

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Learn to love chaos. Let go of any need or desire for a "perfect" house. Provide lots of opportunities for them to run and play. Learn the difference between providing a safe environment and "hovering." Give them a little room to make mistakes.

Be consistent in discipline (firm but gentle), consistent in routines like nap time, prayers, meal start time, etc,. Give lots of physical examples of your love (hugs, kisses, back rubs, holding hands). Give them a chore that lets them contribute.

My boys love to be LOUD! So, since we have "quiet time" every day, I will also designate a "loud time" on days when they can't go outside and holler to their hearts content. It gives them the chance to let it out and it has a time limit on it!

Tie a rope around them and hang on, it is going to be a bumpy ride...

Boys are sexually attracted to dirt and that's OK. I swear, my boys gravitate towards mud puddles, even when there is a better way around. but its OK. Dirt washes off, and they are happy in it. This equals some time to sit and read or update facebook!

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Line the walls around your toilet w/cheap plastic tablecloths cut to size and taped up. And line the floor around your toilet w/newspaper. This makes for easier clean up and less smellier house.

Teach them compassion for all living things. Teach them to be kind to others. Tell them that it is ok to cry. Don't force them into sports if they don't like sports. Allow them to be artists, scientists, musicians, dancers, but most of all LOVE them!

You raise boys as you would raise girls. You love them and nurture them and give them room to grow. You teach them the important tasks of life. You teach them how to use their hands and use their words. Why are we raising kids based on their gender?

Potty training boys is disgusting. There is no way around this. Keep a bottle of lysol spray and paper towels in the bathrooms for quick clean ups (maybe actual rags, their little bladders can hold A LOT!)

Separate bathrooms

Farts. Need I say more? (ANYTHING that relates to fart humor is HYSTERICAL.... apparently.)

When I change my 2 year olds diaper he always laughs and sayd in his little 2 year old voice "Touchin' Penis!" Normal. Totally normal. Its also normal for them to have *ahem* an erection after waking up from a nap. Hey, at least we know it works!

Learn to love everything boy related-Legos, video games, loud toys, and pretty much anything physical and outside. Teach and initiate loving gestures, kisses, hugs, saying "I'm sorry" and being compassionate and empathetic.

My boys love to be naked. I think all kids do, but with boys its a right of passage. Naked time in our house usually happens between 5 and 7. Try it, its very funny to watch. Just keep them on the surfaces that are easy to wipe up!

I am a full time working mom with a set of 14 yr old twins, 3yr and 14mon old son. I gave up on a clean house and quiet time. I refuse to give up on my 14yr old son who wont do HW. I've removed everything he enjoys He's now failing 3 classes.Out of ideas!

Learn to play all the sport and be ok with getting physically hurt. Let him win sometimes. Love all the artwork and crafts...its ok if he thinks his Mr. Fix it around the house...Ho! support the "I'm a genius mommy".

by son is 2.5 yo and is still discovering all the wonderful things he can do with his body!we have "gymnastics" time. I clear out the living room of anything that would cause a potential injury and we learn..stretch, somersaults, jumping jacks.exercise!

You must embrace their ability to pee anywhere. Regardless of the burning feeling you get when people stare. At least they didn't go in their pants.

We have 4 boys......the 3 that are old enough share our passion for riding 4 wheelers......so we are all really bound by that. We try to instill the need for family closeness in our boys & that only makes us closer. Always nice gettin muddy together!!!

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Learn to play all the sport and be ok with getting physically hurt. Let him win sometimes. Love all the artwork and crafts...its ok if he thinks his Mr. Fix it around the house...Ho! support the "I'm a genius mommy".

I am a full time working mom with a set of 14 yr old twins, 3yr and 14mon old son. I gave up on a clean house and quiet time. I refuse to give up on my 14yr old son who wont do HW. I've removed everything he enjoys He's now failing 3 classes.Out of ideas!

Learn to love everything boy related-Legos, video games, loud toys, and pretty much anything physical and outside. Teach and initiate loving gestures, kisses, hugs, saying "I'm sorry" and being compassionate and empathetic.

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When I change my 2 year olds diaper he always laughs and sayd in his little 2 year old voice "Touchin' Penis!" Normal. Totally normal. Its also normal for them to have ahem an erection after waking up from a nap. Hey, at least we know it works!