This was the most important lesson. I explained that some “jokes” aren’t just crude—they’re degrading to women, or to LGBTQ+ people, or to anyone who doesn’t fit his narrow world view yet. I didn’t lecture. I gave examples: “When you say that about a girl’s body, do you think she’d laugh? Or feel small?” It took many conversations, but gradually, he started to understand that raunchy doesn’t have to mean cruel.
: Help your son find positive outlets for their energy and interests. Engagement in sports, arts, or other activities can channel their behavior into more constructive paths. my wild raunchy son
Before you burn his phone, ground him until he is 30, or lock yourself in the bathroom to cry, let’s dissect what "raunchy" actually means in 2024. This was the most important lesson
Your job right now is not to crush that vibrant, chaotic spirit. Your job is simply to put guardrails on it so he makes it to adulthood in one piece—and with a few friends left. I gave examples: “When you say that about
Channel energy into sports, martial arts, or outdoor activities.
Notice and call out the moments when he controls his impulses, uses polite language, or channels his energy constructively.
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