Immensely important and prescient, Bissett's intelligent guide for teenage boys on issues of respect and consent is the perfect antidote to high-profile toxic masculinity.
This is a book about how to be the guy that everyone needs right now.
In a world full of negative influences, LADS is a toolkit for teenage boys on respect and consent, helping them call out bad behaviour and giving them the confidence to be their best selves.
Have you ever been in a situation where there's a loud guy making dodgy comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel the tension, right? That Guy is the worst, but no one is saying anything, because the whole situation is intimidating and awkward.
This toolkit will help you call out bad behaviour and understand the serious issues facing girls today. And it will make you feel confident navigating relationships, so that everyone feels happy, heard and respected, while being the best version of yourself.
From flirting disasters and what staying in the friend zone really means, to the perils of porn, 'locker room talk' and the importance of consent, this is a vital handbook for lads who are fed up of That Guy, and who want to help create positive change.
Recommended for ages 13 and over.
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
ISBN: 9781526365026
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 184 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
The antithesis of Andrew Tate - Guardian
An honest, insightful and funny read ... this book is the mate that backs you up and gives you the confidence to speak up for what's right, building the foundations for healthy, respectful relationships - The Scotsman
It is not unusual for teenage boys to not know what is acceptable and what isn't, rather than rely on the internet they now have a book to turn to...it's most definitely a vital book for teen boys, helping to create a culture of positive change - Armadillo Magazine
Topical, timely and like nothing published before for this young male market, Lads is a much-needed non-fiction guide for teenage boys, exploring consent, respect, bullying and navigating relationships ... this is a vital handbook - The Lancashire Post
Encourage your teen to read it; leave it lying around. If you don't have teens yourself, buy more copies and gift them to friends who do. Let's keep believing in our young people and their potential to be excellent. - Fee Reads, For the Love of Books Blog
I laughed out loud when I saw this in Waterstones. Then I read the blurb and felt sick.
I have a teenage nephew and would be horrified if he took advice on respecting women from Alan.
Alan first met my friend when...
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A brilliant and important read for all lads. It talks of topics that we would want lads to be aware of, addressing the 'lads culture' and how to, essentially, be a nicer human being. This book is a must read... More
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