Raising Boys Who Respect Girls: Upending Locker Room Mentality, Blind Spots, and Unintended Sexism

We live in an era when boys are bombarded with mixed messages about strength, success, and masculinity. And as parents, many of us wonder how to guide them toward something better, toward becoming men who love well and live with integrity.

In “Raising Boys Who Respect Girls,” author, speaker, and father of four Dave Willis offers a biblically grounded, practical roadmap for raising his sons to honor God, themselves, and the women in their lives. Drawing from Scripture, research, and his own parenting journey, Dave helps families uncover the subtle habits and blind spots that can unintentionally shape boys’ views of girls. He shows how to replace them with values that reflect Christ.

With honest reflection and age-specific tools, this book invites parents to start with their own hearts, modeling humility, empathy, and genuine respect that sons can follow. You’ll find conversation guides, real examples, and encouragement for the everyday work of shaping boys into men who champion women rather than objectify them.

Whether you’re in the thick of toddlerhood or navigating teen years, this is a hopeful, grace-filled guide for parents who want to raise a generation of men who live out love, honor, and respect, in word and action.

Dave Willis spent thirteen years as a full-time pastor and is now a speaker, author, relationship coach, and television host for MarriageToday. He works with his wife, Ashley, to create relationship-building resources, media, and events as part of the team MarriageToday.com and xomarriage.com. They have four young sons and live in Keller, Texas.