5 Ways to Stay Close to Your Son as He Grows Up

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One of the most challenging things about parenting is remaining close to your children while they grow up. It is especially more difficult if it’s a boy. He may think you’re too old school, you may think he’s too uncaring and self-absorbed…and before you know it, the distance gradually seeps in. Here are 5 ways to stay close to your son as he grows up:

1. Mutual respect

Respect in any relationship is a too way process. No matter what age your son is, always show respect towards his ideas, dreams and aspirations. Most father-son relationships start dwindling once the son starts feeling a lack of respect from his parents, especially his father. At times we dismiss what our kids convey to us and even tend to laugh it off. However, children register and keep things in their mind for much longer than you can imagine. Your slight show of disrespect can demoralize your child to a great extent.

2. Give time

The best thing you can do to keep your relationship intact is to spend a good amount of time with your son. Time and attention is what every child needs and deserves, and it’s also every parents’ responsibility. It goes without saying that the more time you spend with your son, be it through engaging in fun activities or simple talking to him, the stronger your bond gets.

3. Give him time

No, this isn’t the same as the above point. Spending time with your son is important, but knowing where to stop also is. Being around your son constantly can do more bad than good. You son also needs space to grow up and experience things on his own, and constantly telling him what to do and what not to do, can overpower him and it make him want to break away from the clasp.