Strong Mothers, Strong Sons

In Strong Mothers, Strong Sons, Ann Caron draws upon research and personal interviews with mothers and boys from a variety of backgrounds to provide fresh insights into how mothers can foster communication and understanding between themselves and their sons. She illuminates the stages of male development and shows how gender-related messages are communicated to young children. Caron shows mothers how to teach their sons respect for women, and offers guidance on supporting boys through the turmoil-filled adolescent years. Most important, she stresses that contrary to popular belief, strong sons value strong mothers. SC, 321 pages.