By Bibi van der Zee — 2019
Before I became a mother, I thought my feminism was a battle fought and won. But having three sons has challenged everything.
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In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.
Raising sons is not easy. It is hard to know exactly the “right way” to do things, as our children didn’t come with a manual. I am concerned about this myself, being a mom of twin boys and a daughter.
Keep them growing in the right direction with these parenting tips.
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