Comments on: Three lessons little boys learn from their moms

By: marnie

marnie — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:21:00 +0000

All great lessons for all parents of boys. I’ll be thinking about how to incorporate them with mine.
Thanks for your insights.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:01:58 +0000

I love lesson #2! I have such a hard time communicating with my husband about hard topics because I can see him holing up and hiding his feelings. I wish his mom had taken your advice and let him know that it is okay to be real! Great post

By: Christine Nielsen

Christine Nielsen — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:44:02 +0000

OMG. A lovely post and I agree wholeheartedly. I think society in general is so hard on our little dudes – expecting them to “suck it up” and “be a man” from a very young age. Working so hard to help them be compassionate, loving and strong individuals. I am also very involved with their sports, including coaching, I hope that they can see their mom as a kick ass role model in more ways than one! xo

By: Cindi

Cindi — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:37:41 +0000

Another great one our DD! Well said!

xo C

By: Cindi

Cindi — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:37:01 +0000

Another great one our DD! Well said!

xo, C

By: mom

mom — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 15:56:22 +0000

You are and will continue to do a GREAT job at raising the boys with all qualities of an awesome boy/man one that any girl/woman would be proud to stand in front behind and beside for a friend or husband.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 04:53:27 +0000

I’m just trying to teach my son not to leave his nail clippings in the sink. God knows he’s not going to learn that from his Dad.

xo,
Meredith

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:38:08 +0000

Lovely post.

What I learned most from my Dad about what it was like to be a man and what I wanted in a partner was #3. My Dad could do and did everything my Mother did. My brother is a perfect example of how kids (can) learn by watching their parents.

My son is fortunate to have such a good role model in his Father.

Besos, Sarah

By: Pamela

Pamela — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 23:56:59 +0000

Absolutely Kristi! R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Think kids should learn to spell it before they learn to spell C-A-T.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:30:02 +0000

The Protector Role is definitely a mixed blessing. It forces them to grow up too soon & feel responsible for things that are beyond their control. It does, however make them very empathetic and nurturing men however & we could always use more of those!