i've been a single mom for 13 yrs, now my son just moved to go be w/his dad ...but i feel like i have failed as a mom to him ..even tho he reminds that i am a great mom to him and his 3 lil sister...he just wants a stronger relationship w/his dad,thats what he keeps telling me..so i allowed him to go for only 1 yr..then he is coming back to do all high school w/me ..does anyone have similar situations or suggestions for me ..
2006-07-13 10:33:11 · 6 answers · asked by DaNeLLe 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
How could you have failed your son? Just because he wants to have a strong bond with his father?
I think you should see it for what it is. He's not doing it to hurt you.
Of course you are going to miss him terribly-think of how his dad feels when your son is with you.
Please don't try and make your son feel guilty for wanting a relationship with his dad.
2006-07-13 10:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This exact situation happened in my family. I left for college and my younger brother moved out to be with his dad. Honestly, it was good for him. He needed his dad the most throughout high school to be able to do guy things and help him grow into a man. Us females were too much for him with what he was going through. He stayed there all through high school and it was rough but now that he is over that stage him and my mom are rebuilding their relationship on a more adult level. Be supportive of his decision, he didn't do it to hurt you, he did it to help himself.
2006-07-13 17:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by cass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Know that you have done your best and no matter what YOU ARE HIS MOTHER! no one can take that relationship away from you. Don't be insecure, just be the best mom you can be is all a child can ask for.
2006-07-13 17:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him go. He does need to have a relationship with his father. Don't be angry if he decides to stay. He's getting older. Good Luck!
2006-07-13 17:38:17 · answer #4 · answered by itsmeee2006 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kids jumped ship and are now living with their dad. their dad is doing a great job. I am still adjusting to it all.
Feel free to contact me.
2006-07-18 09:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe him in what he said, maybe he want to get to know is dad, don't push him or maybe you will push him away, he loves you and you will always be his mom
2006-07-13 17:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by jagon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋