raising boys – Sarah Ockwell-Smith

Are you raising a boy?

Read the introduction to ‘How to Raise a Gentle Man’ for free I can finally say that my new book ‘How to Raise a Gentle Man’ is OUT NEXT MONTH! To celebrate, I thought you’d like a little sneak peek. So, here’s the introduction of the book – in full. I hope you enjoy it!Continue reading “Are you raising a boy?”

How to Raise a Gentle Man

Raising a boy in today’s world can feel overwhelming. Many parents are worried about the messages their sons are absorbing, the pressure to be tough or dominant, the pull of the manosphere and online incel culture, and the associated rise in misogyny and violence against women and girls. Programmes like Netflix’s Adolescence has brought theseContinue reading “How to Raise a Gentle Man”

Does Raising Children with Compassion make them Ill-Prepared for Living in the Real World?

I often read comments from those dismissing a respectful style of parenting saying but the world is tough, you don’t do children any favours by mollycoddling them. It’s better to prepare them for the real world”