by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
…Teenage boys are naturally fun, passionate, kind, creative, communicative & caring. Having been on a bit of a media frenzy the last week with the launch of my book, The Making of Men, I’ve been really surprised to be challenged by a number of interviewers about...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
The air is full of laughter. Squeals of delight ring out as a young boy rides a bicycle that is way too big for him. 9 year old Anseed is teetering precariously close to disaster as he wobbles down the lane but somehow he manages to stay upright and brake at the...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
By Dr Arne Rubinstein Recently, while cleaning up after lunch, I found myself reflecting upon my childhood and how my mother always kept a spotlessly tidy kitchen. We had an unspoken routine in our house where after every meal, the dishes were done immediately and at...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Camps, Making Men, Resources, Rites of Passage
I recently had the privilege of assisting in the facilitation of one of our Making of Men programs. Over the course of 5 days, this process sees 25 boys and their fathers or significant male figure work to create new bonds and transform the relationship from child and...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Resources, Rites of Passage
Young people creating hope for humanity Over recent months I have met around 500 young people between the ages of 14-16. Through doing so, I have been so inspired and deeply moved by their unique vision of who they want to be as adults. Our team have been...
by The Rites of Passage | Sep 16, 2021 | Making Men, Parenting, Resources, Rites of Passage
On some of the camps we have run, over half the boys are brought by men who are not their fathers. This is a sad insight into the extent of the breakdown in families. But on a positive note, it is a great sign that there are men in the community who are prepared to...
