How to Teach your Teenage Boys to respect Women
As they say, boys will always be boys. However, it is sad to know that some of them do not treat women nicely. They even think that women were created as toys and sex objects. We must admit that our teenage boys can be a notorious maniac someday.
Therefore, we as parents should teach them how to grow to be the best gentlemen they can be, and that women are as important as they are. As a father of a 7-year old boy, here are some of my tips that I hope you find useful.
Start at home
I am always mentioning this because I believe it is home where our child starts to learn first. Teach your teenage boys how to do some household activities like cooking and washing clothes. By doing this, he will be able to understand that it is also hard to be a woman and they were born with equal rights. Do not allow anybody in the house to share green jokes in front of him. More importantly, educate him how to respect his sister, aunt, grandmother and most especially, his mother.
Know his friends
Most of the time, it is his so-called friends who teach him to disrespect women. You may see him normal or respectful at home, but how about if he is with his classmates and friends? His surroundings can be a great influence to him as he is growing up to be a man. A simple stranger can dress like a friend with an attractive offer but will demolish his character in the long run. Protect your son like you do to your daughter.
Know his habits
Does your teenage boy prefer to have indecent posters of gorgeous women in his room, rather than expensive cars? Do you usually catch him hiding some magazines or DVDs from you? Although you might think that it is worst that he likes to talk about men rather than women, you should also be aware how he talks about them. If telling dirty jokes about women makes him enjoy, then you should act immediately before it is too late. Have a watchful eye towards his words and actions.
Do not spoil him
If he is easily getting what he wants, then he is more prone to overpower women. He will feel like a king and may think that women are the weaker sex. Do not think that because he is a boy, he can flirt with girls anytime he wants to. It is so wrong to think that after all, he got nothing to loose. Never tolerate his wrongdoings just because he is your son. Give him reprimand he deserves. If he can hurt other boys, what more can he do towards women?
Respect all women for she is our mother.
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reyna elena posted: 18 Nov at 4:46 am
well, i don’t have a 7-year old boy because my ovary is sideways, but my brother does. dalwa pa kamong lecheng makukulet growing up. i do remember when we used to drive them to their school when they were kids. nung lumalaki na and growing up hangga’t grade 8, aba! pinapagalitan na ang brother ko to dress up nicely and then, wag daw lalapit sa kanila when their friends are around hahahaha! mababaliw ako nang kakatawa!
Dinah posted: 18 Nov at 8:10 am
my eldest is 10 and even at this age, he is still very sweet. hindi pa siya nahihiyang i-kiss ako kapag hinahatid sa school maski pa in front of his friends. and i hope he grows up respectful of other people, regardless of gender.
job ideas for teens posted: 18 Nov at 11:29 am
Yet another perfectly predictable result of pervasive single motherhood. Without an appropriate role model in the home, young men cannot be expected to learn any number of valuable skills.
ceblogger posted: 18 Nov at 3:08 pm
Another way is to involve the whole family in church activities.
Roy posted: 18 Nov at 6:47 pm
I always tell my two son to treat their sister well, especially since she is the only girl in the family.
actually, they are the ones doing the household chores (cooking, cleaning, etc.), my daughter does nothing, hehe…
I’m glad, they do have respects for women.
Fatherlyours posted: 18 Nov at 8:05 pm
By showing how to respect women and living by example, I think is the strongest message we can impart to our children. I have two boys and three girls.
Elaine posted: 18 Nov at 9:52 pm
That picture says it all, doesn’t it?! Good job on writing on such an important issue in our world today.
monaco posted: 19 Nov at 12:19 am
These are great tips, Angel. Although I don’t have kids of my own, I’ll keep these in mind. My pamangkin is growing up fast and needs guidance like these. Fortunately and unfortunately, whichever you look at it, the media has become a big influence in our lives and I think this is another area that we should be on the look out for.
Snow posted: 19 Nov at 12:43 am
I really love this article Kuya Angel!
As a mother, I am now teaching 5 year old boy to be respectful to all her aunties and 2 grandmas by greeting them and paying respects (kissing on the cheeks plus the mano)each time he sees them. In this way, as he grows up, he’ll remember that girls/ladies/women should be highly regarded in the society.
dadshouse posted: 19 Nov at 1:34 am
These are some good tips. I definitely think kids need to do chores and work around the house, to understand they have an impact on where they live, and control over how they live and how their behavior affects others.
I also agree that meeting your son’s friends is very important. Have them over to hang out, then listen in on their converations every now and then. It’s a good way to find out what things they are sorting through.
And don’t forget dinner table conversations!
Angel Cuala posted: 19 Nov at 9:37 am
Reynz - I cannot imagine how your ovary looks like, lol! Anyway, kids are nice to be with because they are so transparent. This is one of the reasons why I admire you. You’re so human and humane, which you can rarely find in a human. Hope you continue being that way. Thanks!
Ceblogger - Faith is very important to build a good character of a child, regardless of religion. Great add! Thanks!
Roy - We are also starting to teach my son to help his sister, as I believe it’s anybody’s job.
Fatherlyours - I agree with you. Useful words are better things to leave to our children than riches. Thanks!
Monaco - This is the reason why we seldom watch these telenovelas at home. Not that they are good, but I think the way they deliver them is not suited for young children. I remember during the 80s, you can only find them at the movies.
Snow - This is one of the reasons why mothers should spend more quality time to their children above anything else.
dadshouse - Thanks for agreeing with me. And yes, dinner table conversation is very important. I made a separate post about it not so long ago - Why some Families are not Happy I really appreciate that you have time to visit me here. It’s my pleasure to meet a fellow father blogger whose blog topic is focused more on family. Thanks!
Riyanne posted: 20 Nov at 10:36 am
That picture certainly paints a thousand words
I find your points correct. My parents insist my brother to study in a Catholic school in his high school years. They were too afraid that he might hang out with the wrong crowd
Lhurey posted: 23 Nov at 1:31 pm
i have one years old boy..sir, salamat sa tips
Suzanne Franco ~ Next Blogging Idol? posted: 26 Nov at 2:41 am
Well … this is a great article Angel. As the mom of two boys (13 and 11) I do feel it’s MY job to teach them how to treat girls/women. I like to have fun with my kids … but when it comes to this subject … I am very strict. My oldest is very sweet and respectful and my second (middle child with younger sister 9) is more apt to give me problems in this area and it terrifies me. I work hard to find balance … of letting him be a “boy” … and making sure he understands what I expect of his behavior. I’ve devoted the past 13 years to raising kids and I hope it pays off. Thanks for putting this out there … coming from a man it’s very important! *SmiLes* Suzanne
Ana l Kitchen Ovens posted: 13 Mar at 2:01 pm
An article like this is what this generation needs. Obviously, youth today decline their respect to elders and women. You seem to have lots of idea about life and family as well. I am glad to read such interesting post from you! I will surely drop by again to find out more tips that are informative from you. Keep it up!
Mithu@ Make Money Online posted: 15 Oct at 1:41 pm
“Charity begins at home” - so the parents must take up the major responsibility to bring up their boys in the right way and instill in them respect for women. They must be taught to treat men and women alike. They must be also said that men and women are both important and nither can survive withput the other. You have really put in some great and practical views on the subject.
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Matthew Toone posted: 31 Jan at 8:44 am
True beauty is not found in a mirror, it comes to those (women) who seek to be honest, chaste, and pure. Perhaps the greatest thing we parents can teach our sons is how to respect women, expect decency and modesty from them, how to discipline themselves, and what true love really is.