How to Raise Strong and Confident Daughters
When your daughter recognizes that you believe in her, she begins to believe in herself, and has confidence to pursue her dreams.
How do I make sure that my son has positive male influences in his life? What can I do to help him develop a strong character?
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Masculinity is a delicate topic. You’re right to be cautious and aware of your son’s development, especially at a young age. However, it’s important to build a healthy definition of masculinity.
Remember that while your son is born with a biological sex, he doesn’t automatically get an understanding of what it means to be male. He needs your help to embrace his God-given design.
Here a few things you can do right now to build his identity and grow his confidence.
Providing secure attachment for your son is critical but can be difficult given culture’s current messages around the topics of sexuality and masculinity. If you need more guidance on this topic explore our resources here or speak with a professional counselor here.