| SueM |
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| June 05, 2008 at 04:13 PM |
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My husbands son wants to live with us. I've always heard how "a son needs his dad", but I'm really witnessing how true that is. I don't discount how important a mother is, but I now have learned how important it is for a son to be with his father as he hits his teenage years. Truth is, I'm not that thrilled with the thought of a teenager in our home, but at the same time I strongly believe if he doesn't move in with us and have the daily influence and attention only a father can give a son, his future well-being is up for grabs. Anyone been through this? |
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| John |
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| July 02, 2008 at 07:03 PM |
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work it out with both parents. then be sure that he can't go back and fourth when things aren't always laughs and fun times. Remember he is the dad not the 'buddy' to hang out with. A son needs boundries and he'll appreciate it when he is older. I wish I had set more boundries instead of just being the 'cool dad' now I get to deal with a 26 year old who won't grow up...my girlfriend wants me to stop supporting him financially but I feel guilty for helping him be so dependent on me and his mother. I see now that I didn't build much respect there...Not Good! |
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