A lot of good info about raising boys and understanding better the way that they learn. It had a lot of info that didn't really apply to me, but a good book overall.

Even though this book is older (2005,) I found it informative and helpful for parents of boys. Increasing numbers of boys are being diagnosed with ADD, getting into trouble at school, have learning disabilities, lag behind girls in the same age group, and are unmotivated at school. Many (most) of these same boys are intelligent, capable of learning, and gifted in one or more areas. However, the manner in which they are taught, and sometimes combined with problems at home, makes their education fraught with obstacles. The Minds of Boys sheds light on the challenges facing boys and offers many solutions, for both parents and teachers. It is hopeful and encouraging. Some quick tips you can start using today are to make sure your boy is eating protein and Omega 3’s, give him a Nerf football or squeeze toy to fidget with during learning, let him walk around while talking or brainstorming (ever notice how your son can’t sit down?,) limit screen time, and support him by reviewing homework and also enlisting the help of your “tribe,” anyone in your family or community that can serve as a mentor to him. Help him to feel competent in some area and he will start to gain back his confidence and motivation. This book is a great resource!

Boys are in trouble in the US. They are worse off than girls at this point. If nothing else this is evidence.

Gurian has a wealth of history on family, cultures, child psychology and brain science. The content is will assist with teacher relationships, school selection and parent participation in education.

I read this years ago, now simply skimming to give it a review.

I think this book is a mix of very good information on how to help children with certain traits, along with potentially damaging information (sexier ideas, strong judgement against ADHD, etc)

To be read, for sure, but taken with a grain of salt.

This is a book parents of a boy should read. School systems today are not friendly to the pattern of development of male brains and an understanding of how boys learn and develop will save your son from fatal self esteem problems that come about as a result of current systems.

This is a really eye-opening book for those of us raising boys who have trouble at school.

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Amazing insight into how families and society are failing the next generation of men, and how to aid them.

It's a lot to wade through but I think it has some valuable information. The author is an advocate for single sex education. I wish there was more advice on what to do if that is not an option. I really enjoyed the chapter on "underachieving gifted boys" which is what I think I have in Ethan. It started me on a "no tolerance for mediocrity" program.

3.5 stars. Gurian definitely promotes his own ideals (particularly his own Institute), but there is some compelling research that kept me reading. I just skimmed over the mundane parts and the sections that don't pertain to me. Overall, though, I appreciated the science behind boys' brains so that I can apply it, along with some of his learning suggestions, with my own son.