Post 3: Raising a Prince in a World of Pop Starz
Last post, if you read closely you may have noticed that I mentioned my son meeting a girl at his school. As a mother, I find myself almost terrified of the responsibility that I have to raise a son that is respectful and kind, in a world where men are expected to misbehave. Boys will not be boys, I say. But how does one raise a prince in this world of disrespectful men? I want to share some tips for relating the importance of being respectful in a world where chivalry is dead. Teach him manners. Manners are not only important to raising a polite son, but are also an important step in raising a boy who is conscious of boundaries and social norms. I will be the first to say that I have had trouble with Noll in this area. He still slips up sometimes! And by sometimes, I mean a lot. From my understanding, the girl he met at school is quite well aware of his lapses in manners. It sounds like I am not the only person to berate him on this matter....