Maybe it’s time for The Conversation - I mean the one about how the communication protocols between teenage males are different from the protocols for communication between teenage males and teenage females. Start him off right, feeling confident that he can interpret the social signals correctly.
I have to say that we (my late partner & I) had to do this with our two boys, as there wasn’t a teenage female in our house while the boys were in their teens, so they were a bit lost to start with. And even then, and especially nowadays, they may not be able to trust their mates to steer them right. And social media including porn is NOT a good guide.
Ignore this if you’ve already dealt with the topic.
Maybe it’s time for The Conversation - I mean the one about how the communication protocols between teenage males are different from the protocols for communication between teenage males and teenage females. Start him off right, feeling confident that he can interpret the social signals correctly.
I have to say that we (my late partner & I) had to do this with our two boys, as there wasn’t a teenage female in our house while the boys were in their teens, so they were a bit lost to start with. And even then, and especially nowadays, they may not be able to trust their mates to steer them right. And social media including porn is NOT a good guide.
Ignore this if you’ve already dealt with the topic.
Appreciate the advice. We’ve had plenty of talks around this and his sister is a good source of info and guidance for all of us.
I wish I was better prepared for this, but will let him know tomorrow.
Nobody is ever truly prepared I think. Not even the professional advice givers. So much depends on individual circumstances. You rock as a Dad though.
I try to do my best. It’s not perfect but it’s all I got.
I tell my kids that too. They understand which is all I can ask for
If they grow up to be level-headed compassionate adults, I succeeded.