Five Tips on Raising Boys to be Good Men

It is quiet common to hear phrases such as "boys will be boys", boys are not suppose to be emotional and weak, they should be strong, competitive and tough. This cultural perception about boys pervades most societies as boys from their toddler to teenage years have imbibed such behaviours.

Well,it is okay for boys to be cry and show emotions,they do not need to conform to societal expectations.Parents need to be mindful and deliberate in their parenting as most mental, emotionally and psychological challenges in adulthood starts from boyhood.The goal is to raise boys who are better friends,husbands and dads in future.

Here are five tips to help you raise boys who will grow up to  be good men

Be his first role model and the 'father factor'

A father is assumed to already have reached the age of a-good-man; so the first rule will be to be your boy child’s first role model. This means you have to teach him to know what is bad, good and ugly.

Boys need their father around to learn how to be a good men.For example,if a dad treats his wife with respect ,your boy is likely to treat his wife well in future.Since boys learn about musculinity from their father,boys whose fathers show consistent love and care grow up to be good men.

Teach him to be kind and empathetic

A compassionate, kind and empathetic boy will not turn out to be selfish and do or say hurtful things, he will be considerate about other people's feelings.

To be trustworthy:

Teach him to be trustworthy, he should be truthful and honest, then he would be known as a good man when he grows.

Encourage his interest and show him affection

This is very important; most parents are guilty of this rule. If you want your child to grow to become a good man, and also enjoy his job, then encourage his interest. He has his innate potentials, help him to develop them.Be affectionate to your boy as well not just the girls; you can give him a hug,pat his head gently,any physical touch or tenderness from you will help him become an affectionate man.

Set rules and enforce consequences

You should put your foot down when your boy goes against laid down rules.When you do that he respects you and does not grow up to become spoilt and uncaring.