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  1. AmyT
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Such a Great Book
    April 16, 2014
    AmyT
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Raising Boys by Design by Gregory L. Jantz and Michael Gurian is an amazing book. I am having such a tough time getting through it, not because it isn't a good read, but because it is packed with so much good stuff.

    As a mom of 3 girls and 1 boy - I see the difference between boys and girls every day. This book helps me to realize I am not alone in the unique craziness of my boy. Not only is it helping me understand my son, but also my husband. Realizing that they are not like us girls, is key to helping both little boys and men be who God created them to be.

    Any one who has boys, anyone who is married, anyone who wants to teach a parenting class - this book is for you! Seriously, I highly highly recommend this book. It is an easy read, not to heady and an application at the end of each chapter. You won't be disappointed. Pick it up!
  2. Dr JSK
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    December 12, 2013
    Dr JSK
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Raising Boys By Design: What The Bible And Brain Science Reveal About What Your Son Needs To Thrive, written by Gregory Jantz and Michael Gurian, is a book centered around guiding its readers into an understanding of how to raise unique, God centered boys.

    Try as we might, sometimes as parents we find ourselves at a loss when it comes to properly guiding the growth of our children, especially boys. Seeking advice from others verbally or from print materials does not classify us as bad parents. It simply means we understand the importance of raising our children properly.

    For the Christian, it can be difficult to find materials that combine logic, science, and Godly perspectives in way that they are intertwined without the need for the compromising of faith. Raising Boys by Design is one such publication that utilizes these important resources in a way that draws upon logic and science with a strong base of Godly perspectives.

    Greg and Michael comparatively describe raising a boy and the transformation of a hero, in that as we raise our boys properly, they become what they desire most--to be a hero. They utilize an archetype for hero which transforms the word HERO into the following: Honor, Enterprise, Responsibility, Originality, all of which are characteristics most desire to find within their children.

    For it's wonderful message, powerful lessons, and Godly perspective, this book is a recommended read for all Christians seeking to raise their boys into Godly men.

    Dr. Jeff Krupinski
  3. Lindsay
    Warren, MI
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A great read for parents of sons!
    September 15, 2013
    Lindsay
    Warren, MI
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Raising Boys By design authored by Gregory L. Jantz , PhD and Michael Gurian with Ann McMurray is a book that will offer parents of boys some great information. The authors give amazing insight into how boys think, work and function. As a mother of a son with ADHD, I often feel at a disadvantage because I don't always know when my son is "just being a boy" or when there's more to it. This book gave me some great tools in relating to my son on a higher level.

    The authors wrote about how the school system can often fail our sons. This is something I agree with heartily. I previously homeschooled and still appreciate how I was able to teach my son exactly how HE needed to learn. While the "system" may fail our sons, I really believe it depends on each teacher. There are some that understood that boys need to be active, while others do not. This is something I have learned as a Mom. Pre-being a mother of a son, I would have expected boys to sit still and quiet like my daughter. I've learned that this is not how it works with him. He learns best when he is active. Studying math facts while playing catch with my son is much more effective than having him sit on a chair across from me while making him answer flash cards. I'm so thankful for the reminder of this fact about how boys learn. It will enable me to be a much better mom when it comes to homework time!

    I also liked how this book gave information from a male perspective of how things are for boys growing up and hitting puberty. Puberty scare me! This book helped me to understand more about what will be happening with my son. I'm heading into this stage prepped with some good reading material and many hours spent on my knees!

    I highly recommend this book to Mothers, Fathers, Youth Pastors and Teachers!

    I received a complimentary copy of Raising Boys By Design from Waterbrook Press in exchange for this review. I was in no way paid for this review.
  4. Ralph
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Raising Boys by Design
    May 24, 2018
    Ralph
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    I ordered this book after hearing one of the authors on a podcast. This is a well-researched book, with much added anecdotal support for the proposition that boys need to be treated differently than girls, in educating them, disciplining them, molding them. As a father of only girls, I found this compelling and valuable to me as a grandfather of 6 grandsons. I found it so valuable I bought copies for all my sons-in-law for upcoming Father's Day. Don't tell them.
  5. 247mama
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Book for Those Raising Boys
    September 3, 2013
    247mama
    was excited to receive Raising Boys by Design by Gregory L. Jantz, PhD and Michael Gurian with Ann McMurray. The tagline reads "What the Bible and brain science reveal about what your son needs to thrive." Awesome! I was surprised to find out one of the authors is Jewish but he focuses his information on "God-given design" and "nature-based theory." The book is split into 2 sections and 12 chapters. The first section explores the way boys are designed and the second section gives advice for putting that information into play as you parent your boy.

    This book has already opened up some great conversation in my life. First I've been discussing the concepts and research with my husband. Beyond that I've had conversations with friends that are also parenting boys. I've been interested to hear their take on some of the information presented. So far we are all in agreement with the book! Boys need to move, boys tend to focus on one main item at a time (and not as much on the big picture or related things), and boys need to be nurtured differently than girls. Amen to all of that! I appreciate that the authors realize a typical classroom setting just isn't feasible for most boys. I started studying ADD and Ritalin while I was in college. I was shocked then to find how often it was overprescribed and that was 15 years ago! This is an epidemic in our country and a sad one. I want more parents to have more information before they agree to an ADHD diagonsis for their child. I want parents to research alternatives to medication.

    I love the tips in the book about getting a diagnosis for your child (for a brain disorder such as ADHD or ADD). There were two I found MOST important are the diagnosis should come from a SPECIALIST that does a neuropsych battery (tests that take HOURS not minutes). If you are talking about a braid disorder it should be a child psychiatrist or psychologist- not a school nurse, counselor, or even a pediatrician. The other is that except in EXTREME (read RARE) cases a child should not be diagnosed with a brain disorder BEFORE THE AGE OF 7. 7 years old. When my child was in pre-k in the local school system at least 3 children in her class were referred by the teacher and subsequently "diagnosed" as ADHD. These were 4 year olds. It is highly unlikely that they were properly diagnosed. My child was not one of them but had I not gotten her out of that class she very well may have been the 4th referral.

    I wholeheartedly recommend this book. I think it's essential that we research as we parent. Our first source should always be the Bible and secondary research should be Biblical based books such as Raising Boys by Design. You can read Chapter 1 here. Available September 17, 2013.

    I was provided a free copy of this book by Waterbrook Multnomah for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own.
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