Self esteem is what every parent wants their son to have. It is his passport to a happier, more fulfilled life. The quiet confidence that self-respect gives will ensure that he can learn, play, love and commmunicate better. As boys grow up, self-esteem comes and goes. Parents can be more helpful if they understand when difficult stages are likely to occur which can make boys vulnerable and prone to low self-esteem. In this practical and insightful book, the author shows parents how to: understand the challenges, etc that boys face today; help boys develop the inner strength to resist peer group demands; manage boys behaviour in a way that preserves and promotes their self esteem; and much more.