What Boys Are Made Of

The Dangerous Book for Boys
12.07.2008
(was 12.09.2007)

Let boys be boys. It's a hard thing to do today with concern over violence in schools and the seeming violence of boys' play. But what if, thanks to our culture of fear, boys are slipping through the cracks? In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, we take a look at the inner world of boys. We'll talk with the author of "The Dangerous Book for Boys" who says it's time to celebrate slingshots and skinned knees. And, we'll get to know a South African teenage boy named "Spud."

  1. Conn Iggulden on "The Dangerous Book for Boys"

    Conn Iggulden wrote "The Dangerous Book for Boys" with his brother, Hal. The idea is not to injure children but to help them have more fun.

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  2. Michael Thompson on Boy Psychology

    Psychologist Michael Thompson consults with school systems about how to communicate with boys.

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  3. John Van de Ruit on "Spud"

    John Van de Ruit is an actor, writer, and producer who lives in South Africa and has created a phenomenon with his novels "Spud" and its sequel "Spud: The Madness Continues."

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  4. Veronica Rueckert on Raising a Boy

    TTBOOK producer Veronica Rueckert tells us why she really wanted a girl when she found out she was pregnant, and how much fun it's been (so far)to raise her son, Budgy.

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  5. Teddy Atlas on "From the Streets to the Ring"

    Teddy Atlas is famous in boxing circles as a coach.  Atlas tells Steve Paulson about his journey from a violent and criminal youth to self-respect and maturity.

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