Raising a Young Man on Purpose
Raising a Young Man on Purpose
Raising a Young Man on Purpose is a practical field guide for parents, caregivers, mentors, and young men to read and use together. Inside, C.J. Cruz turns credible research and lived wisdom into ten clear, usable practices: • Build dependable hygiene and self-care habits • Choose heroes by contribution—not visibility • Define self-worth and redefine success • Develop deep, non-transactional friendships • Respect girls and women through equality, consent, boundaries, and safe intervention • Learn practical life skills and independence • Start financial literacy early • Face challenges, fail safely, and recover stronger • Practice accountability, repair, and better decisions • Trade endless scrolling for exploration, knowledge, and real-world growth Every chapter includes: • A clear principle and evidence summary • What the adult models • What the young man practices • A parent-and-young-man activity • A five-step visual practice map • Three reflection questions • A blind-spot check • Linked research sources The guide closes with a simple 30-day practice plan so good intentions become visible habits.
FORMAT Illustrated PDF ebook 28 pages Immediate digital download Best viewed on a tablet, computer, or phone; printable on US Letter paper WHO IT IS FOR Parents, guardians, grandparents, coaches, teachers, youth leaders, mentors, and young men approximately ages 11-19. Adults should adapt the guidance to the young person’s age, development, disability, culture, faith, safety needs, and professional advice. CALL TO ACTION Give the young man in your life more than a lecture. Give him a practical system you can work through together. Download Raising a Young Man on Purpose and begin the first conversation today. CUSTOMER TERMS This purchase grants one individual or household a personal-use license. The buyer may download, store, and print a personal copy. The ebook may not be resold, uploaded publicly, emailed to groups, placed in shared drives, or redistributed. Schools, nonprofits, churches, youth programs, and professional practices should request a group-use license. DIGITAL REFUND LANGUAGE Because this is an immediately accessible digital product, all sales are final once the download is delivered, except where required by law or when a file is defective or inaccessible. If a technical issue occurs, contact the seller for a replacement file. CHECKOUT / DELIVERY NOTE You will receive access to the PDF immediately after checkout. Save a local copy after downloading.
