What’s Really Behind Your Son’s Behavior? Understanding Boys with Mark Hancock
From Teach Them Diligently · 28:46
Show by David & Leslie Nunnery
Have you ever looked at your son and wondered, Why is he acting this way? Maybe he’s angry, frustrated, withdrawn, or pushing back against everything you say. And no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to figure out what’s really going on. In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently podcast, Leslie Nunnery welcomes back Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, for an insightful conversation about understanding boys, looking beyond their behavior, and building relationships that help them feel truly seen, known, and understood. Drawing on his counseling background and years of experience mentoring boys and men, Mark explains why behavior doesn’t always tell the whole story, how parents can respond to anger and frustration with greater understanding, and why a boy’s sense of belonging matters so much. What you’ll discover in this episode: Why your son’s difficult behavior may be communicating something deeper How to look beyond anger, frustration, and defiance to understand what’s happening in his heart The difference between correcting behavior and building genuine connection Why boys need to feel seen, known, understood, and loved—even when they make mistakes How slowing down and managing your own emotions can transform difficult parenting moments Why raising a well-behaved boy isn’t necessarily the same as raising a secure, confident young man Practical ways to build trust and strengthen your relationship with your son Mark also shares a moving story about a young boy who told him, “For the first time, I feel like somebody understands me.” If you’re raising sons and sometimes feel like you just can’t figure them out, this conversation will encourage you to see beyond their behavior and reach for their hearts. Additional Resources: Mark Hancock joined David as part of the Homeschool Dad series he did on the podcast. Click here to listen to A Dad’s Guide to Building a Legacy of Godly Masculinity. Raising Boys in a Virtual World: How to Reach their Hearts and Build Godly Men. Learn more about Trail Life USA: Trail Life USA is a Christ-centered, boy-focused outdoor adventure, mentoring, and discipleship program for boys ages 5–17. Find a troop near you or explore starting one in your homeschool community. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TRAIL LIFE USA. More from Teach Them Diligently: Discover biblical parenting and homeschooling resources, Heart School teaching, and a community of Christian families at https://teachthemdiligently.net
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