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Preparing Boys for the World of Work

October 8, 2020Guests, UncategorizedEd Frauenheim, emotional development, emotions, masculinity, reinventing masculinity, workJanet

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One of our most important jobs as parents is preparing our boys for the world of work. The work world, though, has changed dramatically over the last few decades. “There’s been a shift from the competitive dog-eat-dog/rat race to a flatter, faster and fairness-focused world of work,” says Ed Frauenheim, co-author of Reinventing Masculinity: The … Continue reading Preparing Boys for the World of Work →

118: Business Tips from a 12-Year-Old Entrepreneur

July 5, 2018Emotional Development, Guests, Parentingbusiness, entrepreneur, jobs, parenting, Sam Fink, summer, summer job, teens, tweens, workJennifer L.W. Fink

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Boys can learn a lot by starting and running a business. Jen’s youngest son, Sam, bought his older brother’s lawn business two years ago, when the older brother moved to Tennessee (where he has since started another lawn care service). At age 12, Sam has a roster of 18 clients. He cuts and trims lawns … Continue reading 118: Business Tips from a 12-Year-Old Entrepreneur →

117: Summer Jobs

June 28, 2018Parentingemotional development, job, risk, summer, summer job, teens, tweens, workJennifer L.W. Fink

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Does your son have a summer job? Most boys don’t. In 1978, 60% of teens had summer jobs; today, that number hovers between 35 and 40%. Boys today are more likely to spend their days playing sports, brushing up on academics and traveling with family or as part of mission teams. (And playing Fortnite.) Years … Continue reading 117: Summer Jobs →