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Raising Boys Who Respect Girls

Upending Locker Room Mentality, Blind Spots, and Unintended Sexism

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Dave Willis, author, speaker, and father of four boys, talks biblically and practically about how to raise a generation of boys who are champions, encouragers, and respecters of women.

In the #metoo and #churchtoo era, with so many men and boys continuing to make the same mistakes, we have to ask: Where are we going wrong? And perhaps more importantly, how do we raise up men who will break this cycle?

As the father of four boys, relationship coach and author Dave Willis has studied this issue deeply, concluding that if we are to raise boys to respect girls­—and not end up with men who say they respect women but whose actions reveal otherwise—we must go back to the heart of things. Or, more specifically, we must go back to our own hearts.

In Raising Boys Who Respect Girls, Willis helps listeners inventory the blind spots that lead to accidental forms of disrespect, showing how to root out issues in our own hearts before we inadvertently pass along these same issues to our boys. He also teaches listeners how to cultivate a healthy respect for God and for themselves as created in his image, as well as a similar respect for others. Full of scripture, research, age-specific tools, and conversation models, this audiobook offers a practical strategy for mindful parents to first embody the right principles themselves and then teach them to their sons.

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      The father of four young boys, pastor and Christian speaker Dave Willis narrates his own audiobook about the changes parents can make to raise boys who respect women. Willis carefully emphasizes key passages with his focused narration, making sure to bring a tone of grave concern to the more upsetting passages and the occasional levity of a dad joke to lighten the mood. Willis's perspective is definitely that of a Christian man, but he does his best to overcome any personal blindspots and share the wisdom he has discovered. His performance keeps the listener engaged with his message. V.B. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      November 1, 2019

      Relationship coach and host of MarriageToday, Willis was astounded when his son asked him, "Do girls like it when boys send them pictures of their penises?" As a father of four boys, the author understands the importance of teaching his kids to respect girls, especially in an era of #metoo. The crisis hit personally close to his world, as he and his family support and visit a Christian orphanage in Guatemala that ministers to young girls who have been victims of sex trafficking. Willis uses Jesus's teachings as a model of boyhood that emphasizes valuing women. Grounded in research, this work provides tools for varying ages and ends each section with "In Women's Own Words," in which women share their perspectives. Willis further doesn't neglect topics such as locker-room mentality and pornography. VERDICT Those looking for inspirationally based advice will appreciate Willis's suggestions on subjects as current as the headlines.

      Copyright 2019 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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