Did You Know That Aggression Nurturance Is Important For Boys?

Michael Gurian coined this phrase.

Aggression Nurturance as opposed to violence

Violence: behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

Aggression Nurturance is something that occurs between boys and men often. It has everything to do with relationship building and connection.  Aggression Nurturance becomes inappropriate and can be a form negative aggression when a boy uses this on the opposite gender.

Aggression Nurturance is NOT Violence when it occurs between men and boys who are in relationship with each other. The end goal is not to cause injury although at time this does happen. The participants know each other and have a relationship.

Things to remember about Aggression Nurturance

1. It is not violence

2. It should not be disciplined The only time it should be discipline is when a boy tries it on a girl

3. It will happen often between boys with the majority of boys

4. Boys are practicing at many levels for their futures as men

5. Boys Will Be Boys—By God’s Design and will participate in Aggression Nurturance naturally

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