School Talks

Raising Teenage Boys

Pathways WA can present talks on 'Raising Teenage Boys' to schools, service organisations etc. This talk provides some very helpful information on the subject and also gives an overview of the Pathways to Manhood programme. To enquire about these presentations send an email to the regional coordinator:  perthwa@pathwaysfoundation.com.au

A major component of the talk focuses on solutions, and preventative models that empower young men to reach their full potential, as well as providing parents with valuable tools that they can implement to help their sons transition into adulthood. The talks are directed at parents of boys between the ages of 11 and 16, but information provided in the talk is relevant to the wider community. Please note that this talk is not for the boys themselves to attend.

The talks aim to raise community awareness and encourage open dialogue on issues affecting young men. The Pathways Foundation will also discuss the award winning Pathways to Manhood Program and provide parents with a question and answer time. Boys currently in Years 8 and 9 will have an opportunity to be involved in the Pathways to Manhood Program in 2010.

The presentation is free of charge.

Specific topics covered in the talk include

The changing needs of boys as they approach manhood

·         Boundary setting

·         How to keep them safe

·         How to discipline teenagers

·         Practical parenting tips

·         Building boys’ capacity to succeed

·         Avoiding communication breakdown

·         Traps to avoid

·         Rites of Passage in a contemporary society

Scheduled School Presentations

Wesley College

Thursday 4th March 2010 in the Ryan Lecture Theatre from 7.30 – 9.30pm

To register your attendance, please contact the Wesley College RSVP line on 9368 8186 and advise your name, number of attendees and contact telephone number by Friday 26th February 2010.