Mean Words: Helping your son stay strong in all-boy spaces. - Paperback

by Rob Pluke (Author)

Boarding school! Amazing facilities, a dedicated staff, and a huge range of opportunities. Yet before a boy can enjoy all this, he needs to feel like he belongs. Belonging is the key that unlocks all the benefits. But what if your son doesn't feel accepted? What if boys are actually unkind to your son? How should he deal with this? How can he get stronger in himself, make friends, and finally feel like he belongs?
These questions form the heart of this book. In it, you will learn:

• How 'putdowns' can affect a boy
• How to draw close to your son in times of trouble
• Ways your son can deal with meanness
• When to step in

How your son can grow, and ultimately thrive, in the midst of difficulty