This chapter covers a very important but usually neglected part of our sons' rearing. Studies on troubled boys made by child psychology experts, Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, show that even if each troubled boy has a different story to tell, all their stories share a common denominator: emotional ignorance and isolation. Read this to avoid the pitfalls of raising boys with underdeveloped emotional intelligence.

IN A NUTSHELL:
Raising healthy sons involves teaching them emotional literacy. Open communication lines help build a stronger family whose members are able to help each other in times of crisis. Parenting becomes more enjoyable despite the challenges brought about by having expressive and opinionated children.

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