Moms of Boys!

Here is the link for the National Big Brothers & Big Sisters organization:
http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.diJKKYPLJvH/b.1539751/k.BDB6/H...

I hope you can find one in your state.
I commend you for looking out for your son and trying to find him a "big brother." My friend, has the same issue with her son too.

As his mom, give him much love and support.

There is also a book called "Raising Boys" and a book "Raising Boys: Why Boys Are Different-And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-Balanced Men by Steve Biddulph" which is good,and also a book "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson."

Boys live under the stigma that they "MUST" be tough and not show emotions. I don't agree with this...boys need as much love and support at girls...AND they must feel good about expressing their emotions. ANY child needs this kind of freedom and learning to express themself....they need to feel "safe" in telling their Mama anything they need to. I'm not saying you are this way... You are obviously a loving caring Mommy. :)

Perhaps, he would also enjoy taking lessons in a martial art of some kind? These teach a good foundation in attitude/respect/ and discipline too. It's great for boys OR girls.

Always be there for your son or any child. Kids need a soft place to fall when they need to, and we Parents are that role. Think about the years ahead...anything you do now, will provide a foundation for later... and hopefully to circumvent any "rebellious" problems in the pre-teen and teen years up ahead. Kids need to trust us too.... especially later, so they can come to us for any concerns.

You're doing a good thing, and being both "Dad" and "Mom" to your son....which I"m sure is not easy. High five to you!

Take care and all the best to you and your son,
~Susan
www.cafepress.com/littlegoogoo

Contact Big Brothers and Sisters in your area. I have friends who are BB and it's a great organization.
Good Luck.
M

You can also try Boy Scouts. Shame on your husband and I hope you can figure out a way to get him in gear.

I feel so sorry for your son. Not only does he not have a male role model, but he has to compete for his mother's attention with 2 kids who aren't even related to him. Sad. Maybe his grandpa can get more involved? Or an uncle??? Too bad your son-in-law doesn't live closer. All in all, it sounds like a tough situation. Good luck.