My Body, My Self for Boys: Revised Edition - Puberty Book for Teen Boys | Understanding Body Changes & Growth | School Health Education & Parent-Child Talks

my son had questions, a lot of questions (just turning 11) - i answered them honestly, straighforwardly and with compassion. I asked him, since he had a lot of questions would he like a book about it, where all his questions would be answered. That he could always talk to me about it even as he was reading the book. He pretty much leaped out of his chair and said that would be great. I got two books but this one is clearly the right one, the reliable one ( my older ones enjoyed their copies too when they were his age). This really is the right book. It's been around a long time, its clear, open, seems to answer all the school stories that they hear. He can read it alone, use as a reference, it is not embarrassing to him, doesn't talk down to him but meets him right at his age. It covers before, middle and end of puberty. It has pencil drawings that are dignified - and it talks about all the differences between boys body types and growth stages - it was a sense of relief for my son to know he was normal. It even asks just a couple of minor questions that he can answer. Secretly, I think those questions were put there for parents. They are questions like Do you have more questions you want to ask? - It's a respectful book. It is what I would call a traditional book for a traditional family. I branched out and got two books but the other one seemed to talk in a too immature way. Like it wasn't hitting the mark for the right age of puberty. I think parents should be the first source of answering questions when children are little and then when you sense a deeper interest offering a book helps the child take control of their thoughts without being embarrassed. I do check in with him, and ask how he likes the book. If there is anything he would like to talk about in more detail, but for now, this is exactly the right level for a 10,11 year old introduction to their bodies.