Boyhood and Beyond: Practical Wisdom for Becoming a Man by Bob Schultz
Introduction
Read If by Rudyard Kipling
We printed out the poem and framed it, then hung it in my son’s bedroom.
Chapter 1 – A Grand Book
Topic: Nature, Heaven & Earth
Bible Verses: Proverbs 6:6-8 & Job 12: 7-8
“The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands.” – Acts 17:24
Character Topics: Observation, Discovery, Attentiveness
Activities: Nature Study, Animal Observation, Outdoor Play, Star Gazing
Books: Check out books from the library about nature study, seasonal outdoor activities, nature walk, nature sketching; and then send your boy outside.
See our Nature Study unit for more ideas.
Chapter 2 – Admit It
Topic: Telling the Truth, Taking Personal Responsibility for One’s Actions
Bible Verses: I John: 1:8-9, Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 28:13, Romans 14:10,12
“For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.” – Romans 14:10,12
Character Topics: Honesty, Personal Responsibility
“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson
Activities: Practice honesty and personal responsibility, by confessing immediately when you have wronged someone or done something wrong.
Books: Check out books from the library about honesty and responsibility.
The Book of Virtues for Young People by William J. Bennett; section on Honesty
The Empty Pot by Demi
Chapter 3 – Authority
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Chapter 4 – One Degree at a Time
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Chapter 5 – A Man
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Chapter 6 – Be of Good Cheer
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Chapter 7 – Coveting
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Chapter 8 – Temptation
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Chapter 9 – Education for Life
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Chapter 10 – Forgiveness and Dirty Diapers
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Chapter 11 – Get Up Again
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Chapter 12 – Where Do I Belong?
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Chapter 13 – Mr. Industry vs Mr. Sloth
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Chapter 14 – Inventions
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Chapter 15 – Justice
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Chapter 16 – Leadership
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Chapter 17 – Learn to Like It!
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Chapter 18 – Life is Doing
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Chapter 19 – Meeting God in the Morning
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Chapter 20 – Misunderstood
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Chapter 21 – No Rest Without Work
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Chapter 22 – Overcoming Fear
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Chapter 23 – Pain
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Chapter 24 – Preparing for a Wife
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Chapter 25 – The Best Book
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Chapter 26 – The Morning Watch
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Chapter 27 – The Value of an Old Man
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Chapter 28 – A Time to Kill
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Chapter 29 – Worship
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Chapter 30 – Letters
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Chapter 31 – Preparing for Your Children
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