Young son. ( Archived) (12)

oh ok, that's what I couldn't figure out.


That being said, it's just a phase to be honest. He's a young teen and starting to feel the independence in him come out. I wouldn't over anaalyze it and feel as though there is something wrong. He is just at that age where no kid really likes to be seen as having to be protected by their parent. It's that age of rebellion & independence. If anything you should feel as sense of pride in that he wants to stand on his own 2 feet and not be coddled by mommy & daddy.

I'm not a parent, but, I know it must be tough, especially if you have a close relationship with your son (which I think is awesome that you do). The best you can do is take that role where you let them take the first step out of the nest out into the world around them and let them explore. Just be there for them when they need you because that will come as well.

To be honest Lostinspace, you sound like a great example of what all parents should be. You hold a fantastic relationship with your son, and noticed a change in him and were concerned. That speaks volumes. I wouldn't worry to much (easier said than done). Instead embrace it that he is in fact growing from a boy into a young man.

I would wish to see a lot more of him which circumstances do no allow however when I see him I feel so sad that I am missing out on so much of his life when I seen him today he seemed so coy and shy and yet delighted to see me fair play to his Mother she has done a great upbringing and should be commended but as life gets shorter I want him more in the living years.