Comments on: Raising Real Men Book Review and Giveaway!

By: Teaching Good Things » Winner of the Raising Real Men Book

Teaching Good Things » Winner of the Raising Real Men Book — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:01:14 +0000

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By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:31:12 +0000

Thanks for entering me, this sounds like a great book One big difference I’ve noted between my daughter and my son is that my son really thrives on doing things for himself, always has, and we’re more than happy to let him. My daughter on the other hand likes to be rescued and is more than happy to let people do things for her!

By: Chelsey

Chelsey — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:58:20 +0000

We have been blessed with four boys so far. I would love to win a copy of this book! Thanks for the opportunity!

By: Shanna

Shanna — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:49:14 +0000

Please enter me. I am a mother to 5 wonderful boys.

My question is “When do the start to “act” like men?”

By: Jennifer N

Jennifer N — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:31:07 +0000

I’ve got two kids, DD7 and DS3. My biggest challenge is to address the “boy” in my preschooler, while he spends so much time with his big sister. He loves her, and emulates her in everything. It’s hard to keep the balance and remember that I want him to grow up to be a “real man” even though he’s learning so much from his sister.

By: Laura of Harvest Lane

Laura of Harvest Lane — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:08:59 +0000

I’ve got one grown son and another that’s 1/2 grown. I apppreciate anything that helps me understand these guys.
Laura

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:08:00 +0000

Training boys is fun, exciting and always challenging. I’ve always desired for my boys to grow into godly men, sold out for the Lord. It requires work on my part! With six sons… and four grandsons… who are all very different, I’m always open to new ideas and insights. It sounds like a great resource book for sharing as well! Thanks for the giveaway, Kathy!

By: Katharine

Katharine — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:01:05 +0000

My two boys are my ‘bookends’ The oldest is 22, the youngest is 6. Girls are in the middle. My boys are wild, wonderful, wacky and so much fun to raise. At times I pull my hair out wondering how in the world to handle such energy. But through God’s grace … a LOT of God’s grace!…. we go on. They are the ones that bring me to my knees the most in tears and frustration; but they are also the ones that bring many, many shouts of praise. God has blessed us with two sons in our quiver and we are blessed beyond measure! Thank you for entering me into this drawing and thank you for letting me write about my two sons

By: jen in al

jen in al — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:40:00 +0000

This book sounds great! I wonder whether my instruction style with my 12 (13 in June 2010) is changing appropriately to reflect him getting older. what are some examples of what that should look like especially when i am seeing so many things still not learned? thank you so much!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:20:21 +0000

This book sounds great!!

I do have a question:
How do you motivate your boy (mine is 11) to become more ‘hands on’ rather than sit with his nose in a book?
He’ll do it if prompted several times by his father, but not with any motivation and enthusiasm as we’d hope.
Granted it may not be his natural talent, but we want him to learn these things for his own benefit in adult life.

By: Leatrice

Leatrice — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:28:45 +0000

We have five boys and two girls. All of our children are extremely close and we thank God for each of them. I do not know if the book, “Raising Real Men” addresses the problem of how to deal with a younger son who feels he is being treated unfairly because he is not allowed to do everything is older brothers do but this has become an issue in our family. While the older boys always understood having to wait until they were older to do certain activities, our youngest son struggles with this. We have added the book to our wish list due to the overwhelming testimonies of those who have previewed it. We feel it would be a valuable resource for our family to have.

By: Abby Ward

Abby Ward — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:18:25 +0000

I’m very happy to see this book offered! I’ve noticed that boys take a different approach than girls. As women we can connect to our girls from the emotional base we share as females. However, trying to reach boys can be a challenge since they are fundamentally wired a bit differently!
Holding on to the bond we’ve established with them as toddlers can be difficult when they transition to young men. I’m looking forward to the insights this book can offer!
Thanks for the give-away offer!

By: Christy

Christy — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:55:08 +0000

Would love to win a copy of this book to read with my husband. We have a 6-1/2-year-old son (and a 5-yr-old daughter). Thank you for the opportunity!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:52:35 +0000

Raising boys is definately a challenge, but the joy they bring is well worth it!

By: Susan

Susan — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:29:22 +0000

I have 5 boys, 14 and under. My husband is a wonderful daddy and he is very involved with his boys. I am wondering about my role. What is the most important aspect of a mother that I need to be showing to my boys.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:09:34 +0000

My 5 and 7 year olds are ALWAYS wrestling and fighting, is this normal?!?

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:51:34 +0000

This sounds like an excellent book, and would love to be entered into the drawing to win. I was wondering, how do you teach boys to be content with what they have? My 8 year old tends to always be thinking about everything he doesn’t have, and thinking of ways he can get it, rather than enjoying what does have. If I take him shopping with me, he’ll see something he wants, claim he’s always wanted it, and talk about it for days and days. We live in such a material world – it’s hard to avoid.

By: T

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:15:49 +0000

My husband has 2 jobs and comes home tired and usually watches a game. Our teenage son works hard on his school work and then ends up watching tv with his dad. What are some ideas for them to spend time together that don’t take alot of planning or energy. What are some ideas I can do with my son? Thanks for your help.
I look forward to reading the book.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:00:30 +0000

Thanks for the giveaway! Boys are fun and different!

By: Mama Bear

Mama Bear — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:37:44 +0000

With two girls and one boy, I so appreciate that “God made boys and girls different!” Our son has had his “manly swagger” since he could walk! We have taught our son that you can “kill animals for food or protection” but to never point a gun at a person (even a toy gun). So, he was about to be corrected for an obvious infraction of this rule when his big sister said, “But Mommy, I am the bear!” Would love to read this book.

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:27:19 +0000

This looks like a great book! A comment concerning my boys…They are growing up so fast, but still want to sit by Mom since I cannot hold them anymore! I love it!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:16:16 +0000

When my 4 & 6 year old boys play imaginative games (pretendng to be animals in the forrest for example) the older boy will nearly always choose a female role- mother or sister- and act the part. He is not generally effeminate but I wonder if I should be concerned or discouraging of this behavior. Thanks.

By: JenT

JenT — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:54:54 +0000

This sounds like a great book. I have 5 boys and they are so different from the girls. I have to constantly remind myself that they are different! They are louder, more active, rougher…lol…just boys!

By: Jade

Jade — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:37:02 +0000

This looks like a great book! I would love to read it for my son!

By: Jacqueline R.

Jacqueline R. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:25:39 +0000

I believe one of the biggest challenges in raising boys is how to give them a passion for the more noble and important things in life when they are surrounded by the distractions of an entertainment-driven society. We have three teenage boys and while they are much more focused than many of their peers, they still feel the pull of all that’s offered by our age of technology and fun.

By: Moorea

Moorea — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:10:41 +0000

I have four boys. This book would be a godsend. If I don’t win a copy, I am definitely going to buy one! Thanks for your website- it blesses me!

By: Dawn NZ

Dawn NZ — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:07:41 +0000

I`d love to enter the draw too. I have raised 3 girls and havew 2 boys at home one 3 and one 16. They are as different as chalk and cheese. The little one is a chatterbox out doorsy kid, the elder is a quiet indoor boy. They both have lovely caring, gentle natures. They are both so sweet.
I am finding it a challenge to raise a teenage boy as I told him the other day I have never been a teenage boy or parented a boy teenager. SO MAy the God Lord teach me how to be there to guide him in the right way.
My litle one nearly 4 is so cute as he is in the question stage, ~did God make that or is it from a factory?~ ~If Jesus is in your Heart, how can he be in dadddies too? . ~ HIs little faith is developing each day.
OUr boys will stand up in the next generations as spectators or leaders. I pray we can raise them and give them the choice to be Godly leaders.
Thanks Kathy for this cool topic.

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:25:03 +0000

My boys are both a delight and a challenge. I would love to read more on raising them to be men!

By: Olga

Olga — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:16:04 +0000

We have 3 boys and 3 girls – all of them are 9 and under and I have been waiting to read this book for many months now hearing about it from everywhere Great need for this kind of encouragement and information in our culture now. Can’t wait to learn all the tips the Youngs have in there I am in need of understanding the boys more, so I can see the world more from their perspective. Thanks for the giveaway

By: Shellee

Shellee — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:05:06 +0000

Please enter me in the draing for the book! As a mom of 8 boys, I would love to hear a veteran Momy’s advice on how to handle all of these wonderfully rowdy boys. I strongly desire to see all of my boys grow to love our Saviour and to show strength and compassion to others around them. Thanks so much!

P.S. Praying for Hal and Melanie and their family right now as the Lord continues to bring them through this difficult time.