Bringing up the Boy A Message to Fathers and Mothers from a Boy of Yesterday Concerning the Men of To-morrow

"Bringing up the Boy" by Carl Avery Werner is a guide for parents from long ago seeking advice on how to raise their sons into good men. The book focuses on the idea that boys and girls need to be raised differently, with special attention given to how boys think and act. Werner shares his own experiences as a dad and gives advice on important topics like discipline, honesty, and understanding what boys are naturally like. He believes boys shouldn't be treated too softly; instead, they need a mix of love and strictness to help them become independent and able to take care of themselves. The book also talks about tough stuff, such as sex, drugs, and what boys read, pointing out that parents need to talk to their sons honestly and teach them to make good choices based on strong morals, so they grow into men who are responsible and set a good example for others.