Boys and Testosterone, continued

[lalicopa]

So, I've been doing research on this testosterone theory, because this is not the first I heard of it. Turns out that there's really only ONE guy who touts this theory, and he's a psychologist. His name is Steve Biddulf. I can't seem to find *any* scientific data or medical information about this surge in preschool boys. I'm pretty good at finding stuff online. Anyone have any other information, other than an Amazon review of this guy's books? I would love to be able to explain his behavior with hormones, god knows I've done it for myself many times over the years!

Comments

[galagwyn.livejournal.com]

When dealing with behaviors that are making me doubt everything and every parenting decision I've ever made, I usually turn to The Gessell Institute of Human Development - they put out the _Your 1/2/3/4 Year Old_ series of books. Their key words for 4 year olds (male and female) are "out of bounds". In all ways - (paraphrasing here) motorwise; hitting, kicking, throwing things, emotionally: loud silly laughter alternating with fits of rage - language is almost guaranteed to shock, defiance (especially with parents), swaggering, swearing, boasting and lying, etc. yippee.

[mollyf.livejournal.com]

Well, that's good because I was looking at Sasha this afternoon thinking, "She's got the rage too. How can that be?"

[allyphoe.livejournal.com]

*fingers in ears* lalalalala I can't hear you...

[galagwyn.livejournal.com]

hee - go ahead, keep your fingers there.

They get really, really loud. Have I mentioned Atti's new siren-imitating habit?