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“Sit still!”

These words are a death sentence to a little boy's morale. 

There are times when boys need to sit still, like at a dentist's office. 

But much of the time we demand they sit still for our convenience, not their good. 
At home when families read or at school during lessons, boys are told to bottle up their God-given energy and focus. They run the risk of getting in trouble when they don’t. 

This is unfair, especially in light of simple solutions.

When you read with your son, let him fidget with something or even pace the room. If he can’t sit still, take him outside a few minutes to play and try again. 
Don’t demand their attention without giving them an outlet for their energy.

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