pt. 1. The forces aligned against your boy. Education: no longer a national priority
Our economy: the de-industrialized revolution
Thug culture: big money in undermining our values
Mass incarceration: young men locked up, locked out
pt. 2. Ten rules for raising boys right now. Rule 1: Lose the swagger, kid
Rule 2: Set college expectations early and often
Rule 3: Make your home a reading mecca
Rule 4: Eliminate the competition
Rule 5: Become aware of the data pinging in and out of your boy's brain
Rule 6: Teach your boy to be ever-critical of all media
Rule 7: Support his teacher
Rule 8: Teach him to respect girls and women
Rule 9: Make community service a regular part of your family life
Appendix: Books boys love.
