tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post5060317944539241530..comments2024-03-05T20:00:47.681-06:00Comments on Blogging 'Bout Boys: 9 Things Every Boy NeedsJennifer Finkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-43711526692758675142011-07-10T13:51:14.021-05:002011-07-10T13:51:14.021-05:00Touche, bugsboysandbooboos. We were camping last w...Touche, bugsboysandbooboos. We were camping last weekend. The boys lived in dirt and swimsuits.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-66517478210189178562011-07-10T12:02:05.030-05:002011-07-10T12:02:05.030-05:00Our boys are dirty and without underpants most of ...Our boys are dirty and without underpants most of the time. :)my3ninjashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685561431329549339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-37752221585942522902009-11-20T14:33:34.730-06:002009-11-20T14:33:34.730-06:00Tom,
I love your list. I've been wracking my ...Tom,<br />I love your list. I've been wracking my brain, trying to think what to add, but it's a great list. As a mom of boys, those are exactly that kind of things I want my sons' teachers to know.Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-46165076693980982822009-11-19T14:46:07.156-06:002009-11-19T14:46:07.156-06:00Excellent. :) How insightful of you to include &...Excellent. :) How insightful of you to include "dirt" twice! <br /><br />I've been working on a similar list of things female elementary teachers should understand about boys, to share at an upcoming workshop. Any suggestions?<br /><br /><br /> 1. Boys need to move, rough house, wrestle, and occasionally blow stuff up.<br /><br />2. Boys need to face real-life adventures, explorations, and dangers.<br /><br />3. Boys need to be taught how to do the above things without hurting themselves too badly or damaging others' property.<br /><br />4. Boys need to be taught how to feel deeply and express deep feelings.<br /><br />5. Boys need to create and build.<br /><br />6. Boys need to know that they are valued for who they are, not for their conformity with who we would like them to be.<br /><br />7. Boys need wise, competent, strong male role models.<br /><br />8. Boys need to get dirty.<br /><br />9. Boys need firm, consistent discipline aimed at developing character, not just correcting behavior.<br /><br />10. Boys need to be given a chance to redeem themselves when they fail.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02950640707177978247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-28037141034458069012009-07-02T08:33:06.252-05:002009-07-02T08:33:06.252-05:00I would throw in one thing a boy needs(possibly re...I would throw in one thing a boy needs(possibly replacing underpants):<br /><br />His Momma.<br /><br />Being a daddy, I've learned that when mom is not around, I'll do. When my wife was working I was the one doing the shopping, going to scout meetings, going to school activities, etc. with all four children in tow. I was the one putting everyone to bed. I was the one providing comfort (oftentimes to a child missing his/her momma).<br /><br />Now that mom is unemployed it's more like, "Daddy? Daddy who?"<br /><br />This applies mostly to Noah, our 2 year-old. He'll grant me a hug and a kiss here and there. I can be an amusement to him. And I can be a source of "freezies". But if there's an owie or any need of comfort, daddy just won't do. It's gotta be momma.<br /><br />A boy needs his momma. Underpants? Meh.NateLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045782044096060389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-53411952505764970752009-07-02T07:06:28.100-05:002009-07-02T07:06:28.100-05:00I would have loved to hear that debate! (Probably...I would have loved to hear that debate! (Probably a normal dinner conversation for a family of boys)! Yeah, candy probably does go under junk food, although I am sure my kids think it is a food group. I should probably straighten them out.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642947276308505560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-86020011983356820952009-07-01T23:05:48.460-05:002009-07-01T23:05:48.460-05:00For the record, underwear was a hotly debated item...For the record, underwear was a hotly debated item here. Boy #2's friend added it and my son spent a few minutes trying to argue him out of it. :)<br /><br />Also, I'm pretty sure they included candy in "junk food."Jennifer Finkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568576650343979230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-51415554601783183942009-07-01T22:02:35.402-05:002009-07-01T22:02:35.402-05:00Too funny! I am pretty sure underpants would not ...Too funny! I am pretty sure underpants would not make my boy's list! But, I am going to try and remember to ask them to come up with a list, you just never know! And I think "candy" would be in place of "junk food".Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642947276308505560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-15496635944913660352009-07-01T21:41:08.449-05:002009-07-01T21:41:08.449-05:00I agree with both lists. Got to have balance. :)I agree with both lists. Got to have balance. :)Karies placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598190492581191324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-45837916408334376702009-07-01T18:28:30.266-05:002009-07-01T18:28:30.266-05:00My boy got an iTouch yesterday. That's sure ad...My boy got an iTouch yesterday. That's sure added some PIZZAZZ to his life. If only he'd put it down long enough for me to get a chance to play with it!Obi-Mom Kenobihttp://www.obimomkenobi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1473387128642021993.post-6546337446370134222009-07-01T15:11:25.551-05:002009-07-01T15:11:25.551-05:00These are some really great lists! I am also the m...These are some really great lists! I am also the mother of 4 four boys, ages 5 to 19, and these items are "must-haves" at our house, too. Thank you for giving readers an accurate glimpse into the minds and needs of boys!Susan Heimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09323688336142448174noreply@blogger.com