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For mothers raising sons today

Who’s Raising Your Son?

The system shaping him, and what to do about it.

A short guide to the algorithms, influencers, cultural pressures and ideas shaping boys today. Learn how they take hold, what to watch for, and how to talk with your son without pushing him away.

Bonus: 10 practical conversation moves for when your son repeats the language and ideas he’s hearing online.

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What’s inside

  1. Identity

    Part one

    The Identity Vacuum

    Understand the needs driving boys to search for identity, belonging, and direction

  2. Influence

    Part two

    The Outrage Economy

    See how algorithms, influencers, and online incentives pull boys deeper before parents see the signs

  3. Relationship

    Part three

    Anchored Authority

    Stay connected and steady so you can lead while maintaining closeness

  4. Direction

    Part four

    Earned Masculinity

    Give him a healthier model of masculinity built on character, responsibility and purpose

Field guide

The Steady Voice

Ten practical conversation moves for when he repeats the language and ideas he’s hearing online

Portrait of Alex Greaner

About the author

Alex Greaner is the author of Who’s Raising Your Son? and works with parents who want to better understand their sons and stay close as they grow.

He holds a B.A. in Child and Family Studies from Syracuse University and spent more than a decade in advertising technology, giving him a firsthand understanding of how attention is captured, behavior is influenced, and culture is shaped online.

Today, Alex writes and speaks about boys, identity, masculinity, relationships, and the forces shaping young men, helping parents remain a trusted voice in their sons’ lives.

Who’s Raising Your Son?

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