What are little boys made of? It used to be frogs, snails and puppy dog tails, but today it is MTV, ADD, and STDs. So how do parents raise their sons to be respectful and responsible young men despite a toxic culture that relentlessly undermines masculine virtues such as moral strength, self-restraint, and respect for women? By letting boys be boys.

Dr. Meg Meeker, best-selling author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, follows up on her success with Boys Should Be Boys—a guide for parents on how to raise a strong son in these turbulent times. Taking readers on a journey from boyhood to manhood, Boys Should be Boys delves into the mind heart and sprit of boys, showing parents how they can make a difference between the boy their son is and the man he will become.

MEG MEEKER, M.D., has spent the last twenty years practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine and counseling teens and parents. She is a fellow at both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Advisory Board of The Medical Institue and is the author of several books. She is the mother of four children.