What do Pablo Picasso Prince & Martin Luther King Jr have in common? All have been described as having been highly sensitive boys & all grew up to be outstanding sensitive men Too often adults think of sensitive boys as shy anxious & inhibited They are measured against society's ideas about 'manliness' -- that all boys are sociable resilient & have endless supplies of energy This highly readable guide is for any adult wanting to know how to understand & celebrate sensitive boys It describes how thinking about boys in such old-fashioned ways can cause great harm & make a difficult childhood all the more painful The book highlights the real strengths shared by many sensitive boys
- of being compassionate highly creative thoughtful fiercely intelligent & witty It also flips common negative cliches about sensitive boys being shy anxious & prone to bullying to ask instead what we can do to create a supportive environment in which they will flourish? Full of simple yet sage advice this book will help you to encourage boys to embrace their individuality find their own place in the world & to be the best they can be