I remember growing up and having plenty of books on puberty for young girls available, well my son is 12 and has a load of questions that I don’t know how to answer because I'm not a boy.
He's to embarrassed to ask anyone else so I was hoping there was a Boy's Book that he could read privately to help with his questions and curiosities.
I don’t necessarily need a book for my self so that I can educate him, I'm sure I can find one, but I want him to be able to read a fun book that he can relate too and not have to feel he has to ask Mom or Anyone about what is going on with him.
Thanks.
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Hi J.-
I'm a teacher, and a reader, and I fondly remember that book. I remember reading it many, many times as a pre-teen. However, when I began menstruating, I thought I was dying, and was completely torn up about how I was going to break it to my parents. My point, books are great, books can do many things, but NOTHING can replace the ability to talk with our parents about anything. PLEASE talk to your son and let him know that his sexuality is nothing to feel shame about, and that he can come to you with anything. He will be embarassed at first, but so thankful to have a parent that is not afraid of the "difficult" topics--a parent who is there for him all the time. I am not suggesting that you not look into getting books for him,just that you not leave it at that and supplement his reading with conversations. It will pay off super big time in the long run when he starts to ask about other difficult topics like drugs, gangs, girls, sex,etc. Wouldn't you rather have him hear it from you? Good luck!
I recently went to the local library and took out How You are Changing for my son. It's written by Jane Graver and is from a Christian perspective - it's written for 8-11 year olds but it covers quite a bit. Drawings not photos is a big plus. I looked in another book on the shelf skimmed through and found anatomically correct full frontal drawings of grownups. Look through this or the section in the library. Good luck.
The Christian book stores offer wonderful books for boys and girls on growing up.
They have many series:
Learning about SexSeries--By :Jane Graver
*How You Are Changing
*How To Talk ConfidentlyWith YourChildrenAbout Sex
God's design For Sex--By: Stan and Brenna Jones
I used ALL of thes books for educating both of my kids--they were wonderful, but they are also made for them to read themselves.
I remember that book! And loved it. I am glad you asked this question. My son is 7 and has brought up several questions in the past 3 years- that I am at a loss for answers for. I tell him to call and ask his dad- and our pediatrician said he would talk to him- but of course when either are around, he has nothing to say. So I know I need to find the info so we can talk about all the things that "come up" so to speak :)
My mom was very- uneasy- when discussing anything with me a child- I remember telling her I started my period- her response was- how do you know?? Are you sure??
DUH! Can't blame her for the lack of parenting resources they had back then either I suppose.
I remember that book. I wonder if you google book for puberty and boys. I know if you go to Barnes and Noble, they might have some books. Good Luck!
A.
Judy Blume, who wrote "Are you there God It's Me Margaret" also wrote, "Then Again Maybe I won't" which deals with boy puberty issues.
Hi J.,
Usborne books has a wonderful set (one for boys, one for girls) that has been the best book I've seen so far. It explains everything in detailed but simple terms. I am on my fourth and last child (he's 11) and it has been a really good source of information for him.
Good luck!
C.
Hi J.,
There is a series of books from the author Robie H. Harris called, It's Not the Stork!, It's So Amazing!, and It's Perfectly Normal. The last book is for ages 10 an up. We have the first book at home and my boys thought it was kind of funny. The illustrations are humorous, comic like. The back cover says "answers nearly every question about birth, bodies, families, and healthy sexuality". Our book is pretty lighhearted, but has a lot of information especially about body parts, boyfriends/girlfriends, okay touches/not okay touches, growing up, the big "swim", etc. I imagine the book for older children has even more info.
D.
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Well...since I am a mom of 4 boys.. my oldest is almost 17, next one is 14... a few years ago I bought the book called "Whats happening to my body"...they are very quiet/non question asking type of boys too. I do believe there is another one similar to this too. I bought mine online either at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble.com~ Good Luck!
http://www.judyblume.com/books/middle/maybe.php
Check this out: it may be dated (I remember reading it as a kid), but the book "Then again, maybe I won't" IS the boy book! The main character is 12, gets wet dreams, deals with some peer pressure, sexual issues, etc.
good luck!
Hi J.,
I am a pediatrician who loves and encourages families to do Love and Logic. As for your son, I do remember are you there God it is me Margaret. Did you know Judy Bloom also wrote "Then again maybe I wont" this is the male version of Are you there God it is me Margaret- very helpful and explains normal processes pubertal males go thru so he wont be so confused by some things that will be going on.
Sincerely,
K.
I would check your local christian Books store. We have two books here for boys, but they are books for dad/mom and boys. If you are interested in the titles let me know and I will find them.
Hi J.,
If I remember right there was a boy book by Judy Bloom with the same kind of adolescent perspective but from a boys point of view. Its called Then Again, Maybe I Won't. I would suggest you read it first but that's just so you know what he is getting from it but thats just my opinion. As for him having questions you might check out your local bookstore for nonfiction books that answer questions like that for him not for you, kinda a refernce book for the upcoming teenage years and I have seen some pretty good ones.
Hope that helps, good luck and good for you for talking about this with him... I seriously wish my in-laws had talked more openly to my husband in his adolesence- it would of helped some major issues that have affected him 20-30 years later.
I just whipped through amazon.com with the search of "boy puberty" and found these results with good reviews:
The Boy's Body Guide:A Health and Hygiene Book for Boys 8 and Older
American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen
What's Going on Down There?: Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask
Hope this helps!
C. M
