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Even if your son tries to use his power to save a woman, if he fails, that power will implode. (Warren Farrell)
If the life of a beloved woman-whether romantic partner or mother-is at risk, his life is at risk. View quote
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Does the new heroine mean your son won't have to risk his life for her love? View quote
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To be a hero is to be emotionally constipated. View quote
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When boys and men are told they are needed, they respond, and become responsible. View quote
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Guns are not the cause of the boy crisis, but as we are working on the causes, the control of guns can limit the damage of dad-deprived sons. View quote
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If we get more of what we pay for, then let's pay to get more dads, rather than pay more when dads are absent. View quote
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We spend billions to get from dads the money few of them have, and virtually nothing to allow dads to give the time they do have-the time their children need. View quote
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Mastery of content that is measurable, tangible, and translates into respect. View quote
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The future will increasingly see the home place becoming the work place. View quote
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A mom has the right to children, but a dad has to fight for children. (Warren Farrell)
The word "warrior” is not added lightly. A warrior makes himself aware of the barriers to achieving his purpose. Then, rather than focus on what is standing in his way, a warrior focuses on how to get past those barriers. Which is exactly what he'll be teaching his children. View quote
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Parenting plans should be consistent. View quote
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Among guys, if you can't tease 'em, you can't trust 'em. View quote
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Playing with dad is like being on a roller coaster-kids are excited because they feel safe. View quote
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Empathy is a virtue which, when it only goes from parent to child, and is not required of the child, becomes a vice. View quote
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Careers are for Now, Children are Forever. View quote
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And when boys are hurt, they hurt us-physically, psychologically, and economically. View quote
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Dads-like moms, air, and water-are essential to our lives. View quote
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The discipline of postponing gratification is the single most important discipline your son needs. View quote
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In the traditional male hero's hierarchy of needs, self-actualization is nowhere to be found-because the more he values himself, the less he is willing to sacrifice himself. (Warren Farrell)
The traditional male hero is about self-sacrifice, not self-actualization. View quote
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Pick-up sports are excellent preparation for entrepreneurship. View quote
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Exercise helps build the muscle of a child's brain even more effectively than studying. View quote
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We interview people who are extraordinary successes, so they are visible. We ignore people who create a balanced life, so they are invisible. View quote
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