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I bought this book for my son who is almost 13. I am a single mom and I have explained to him what I could about the birds and the bees and boys liking girls. I didn't really feel that I could explain to him the changes his body will go through nor did I really want to. I wanted to save both of us the embarrassment. I know about wet dreams and blue balls, but my son gets flushed and nervous when I approached these topics. A friend recommended this book as she bought one for her 13 year old son. My son was embarrassed at first, but I can tell that he is learning from it. When I walk by and he's reading he really looks engrossed. she book also has pictures that helps to explain what the author is saying. The only thing is that she (author) talks alot about her experiences with teaching and tells lotsof stories that bore my son. I think if it just read like a science or health textbook my son would like it even more.Read full review
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Covers a wide variety of subjects. The author does a good job injecting humor in areas. She even has a list of "slang" terms, that I'm sure will get a chuckle.
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Great book that addresses the anatomical/physiological changes, as well as the social & emotional aspects of growing up. Many things will make you blush, or at first may seem possibly inappropriate, however, it is better to have this addressed in factual form, than to perpetuate school-yard myths. (No, you won't go blind!)I never in my life thought I could address wet dreams with my 2 boys (11 & 13) but it became almost a joke-type situation after they read that chapter in the book ("I won't ask, so don't tell, just know the clean sheets are in the closet in the hall!!!") It also lays the foundation for discussions. I highly suggest reading it first so you know what the boys will be exposed to. (Have an open mind, and realize what they talk about on the bus is far more graphic and usually vulgar compared to what is contained in these pages.) The book is written on a boys level, speaks to them in terms they understand or are familiar with (the "slang terms" section is what I have a hard time with, but that is what they are hearing about from friends) and gives very good information. I think it is very good for early or late bloomers (I have one of each!) It makes it clear that everyone progresses at different rates, and that is normal. It makes them realize that all the facets of puberty that seem so abnormal from what they've known, are really very predictable and normal. If you are a very conservative person, I'm not so sure you would feel comfortable with this book, but from a medical/developmental stand point, it is really very good. The book is suggested for boys 9-14; I would suggest 11 and up. 9 or 10 years old seems to young to expose them to some of the topics included. A must for any boy over 13 or 14, just to clarify information that I am sure they probably have gotten misinformation on. Best to be used as a conversation starter or segway to offering to answer any questions they might have. I am thankful to have had this book to give to them to open lines of communication on a sometimes difficult or uncomfortable subject to address. I actually learned a few things myself! (And I was a Childbirth Educator for years)Read full review
I bought this book for my 12 year old. It had way more information and pictures than he needs to see. He is mature but I let him read 1 topic. It is a good value but the book is for a older kid.
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This book is very thorough in content, but a little too much for younger teens. I dont recommend letting them read it until age 16+. Some of the photos are graphic. I am picking certain things for me to read to my son that is age appropriate right now and will let him read the whole book himself when he is an older teen.
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