Do you have a teen boy who has a strong personality?
So strong that he fights battles to assert control?
Does he "go too far", as in pushing past limits that you set?
I use the term "Boss Boy" to describe teen boys who type as Enneagram Point 8s. I describe more fully in the book.
A suggestion: watch ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary on Brian Bosworth. If you remember "The Boz", you might recall the brash Oklahoma Sooner linebacker. Brash is too mild. He was a wild man. It led to some great things. He was a tremendous college football player. He was an inspiring leader. He used his energy to help his team win. His big personality also led to some trouble. He was suspended for taking steroids. He wrote an autobiography that made the Sooner football program look out of control. In doing so, he alienated not just his teammates but also his coach, Barry Switzer, who was his life mentor. There's more to the story. But, I'll let you enjoy the full tale.
The lessons, however, stem from a now 50 year old Brian Bosworth commenting on his 18-21 year old self. "The Boz" was not emotionally developed. The current version of Brian Bosworth distances himself from "The Boz". It is incredibly poignant to watch this now emotionally healthy man discuss his younger self. He is filled with regrets for the variety of harms he caused others.
Definitely worth watching with your son.
So strong that he fights battles to assert control?
Does he "go too far", as in pushing past limits that you set?
I use the term "Boss Boy" to describe teen boys who type as Enneagram Point 8s. I describe more fully in the book.
A suggestion: watch ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary on Brian Bosworth. If you remember "The Boz", you might recall the brash Oklahoma Sooner linebacker. Brash is too mild. He was a wild man. It led to some great things. He was a tremendous college football player. He was an inspiring leader. He used his energy to help his team win. His big personality also led to some trouble. He was suspended for taking steroids. He wrote an autobiography that made the Sooner football program look out of control. In doing so, he alienated not just his teammates but also his coach, Barry Switzer, who was his life mentor. There's more to the story. But, I'll let you enjoy the full tale.
The lessons, however, stem from a now 50 year old Brian Bosworth commenting on his 18-21 year old self. "The Boz" was not emotionally developed. The current version of Brian Bosworth distances himself from "The Boz". It is incredibly poignant to watch this now emotionally healthy man discuss his younger self. He is filled with regrets for the variety of harms he caused others.
Definitely worth watching with your son.