The two boys looked like they were just about to come to blows. They were throwing one another around the room, into the coach, and jumping on one another. The mother was just about to stop it, when both friends jumped up and high-fived each other. They said, “Let’s get a drink and wrestle again.” The mother walked away shaking her head and saying, “Let boys be boys.”
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What does it mean to “Let Boys Be Boys?”
Your boys are physical beings. They will wrestle till it hurts, cuts are a badge of honor, and scars are awesome. They wise parent isn’t too protective.
The wise parent is aware of the words they use with their boys. Beware of using words like, “Be cautious” or “Oh, don’t go there.”
Not all boys are the same. Some prefer a quiet setting. Many though prefer the rough and tumble.
Mothers are especially important in the development of boys to men. Use words that affirm their bent, their likes, and their qualities.
Listen to the podcast to hear more of Dr. Leman’s advice on how to, “Let Boys be Boys.”
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