I endorse anything that gets the word out about the importance of promoting boys to be boys and connect to each other on their own turf. Being a father figure or male influence is a gift to a boy and it's really important not to return that gift hastily. Alot of single moms start out confused and fall back on molding their sons into what they hope them to be instead of working with what they are. I fell into that trap myself and I got zapped bad.
I've seen many a good dad sit down, bite the bullet and race Barbie around in her pink vette for their daughters, I see no reason why moms need not meet their boys on their turf as well. I think it's the number one reason why discipline is always a top complaint of single moms of sons. A boy will only give respect where its earned. The key to earning it is playing on their field and playing well. Tired single mom or not it's more tiring not to do it. The results I got were almost immediate.
Mom of a boy.
Single Mother's (Single Parent) Raising Sons: http://mothersandsons.blogspot.com/
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Thank you for posting to the group. It is a new group and it may take a little time to get a reply. My heart goes out to you. What a great effort.
Are their any men in this life? Like a coach, uncle, etc.? Boys can get 'father energy' from many men. Does he show a ‘hunger’ for it. You will notice it for how his attention is drawn to men when they are around. Single mothers talking about how their son will try to turn the Plummer into a dad.. That sort of thing?
Again, what a great job you are doing and ask that anyone reading will reach out to you with comments.
I don’t have all the answers but do realize how important the discussion and the question is!
Thanks again!
Martin
I have reposted this in the main blog area so someone may see and respond to it.
Martin
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