A lot of times I feel like I’m failing as a parent to my oldest son. He’s 11, and there are things he’s missed out on from a fatherly figure the first 9 yrs of his life. I’m married now and my husband constantly says things that he as a boy should be doing or compares him to others kids( he’s a teacher and football coach). I feel like I’m the blame for my sons dads deadbeat behavior. It absolutely kills me at times. It’s ashame I have no one to talk to about matters like this. Who can the strong lean on when they need someone?
He’s his stepdad now. He can take it upon himself to help teach and guide him. It’s never to late to learn. Instead of comparing him to others he can work with him.
Ask him not to compare your boy to others! Every child is going to go at different rates. Just yesterday a couple of moms were talking about their boys and one mom said "my boy is 14 and still likes playing with the toy dinosaurs." The other mom said "oh enjoy that because mine stopped playing with those when he was (idk what age, I think she said 9 or something) and things get crazy after that!"
It absolutely breaks my heart! I have so much guilt! Children don’t deserve this😢
@dtrimew16 me2 when i came across your post i was like wow i am literally going thur the samething
He shouldn’t be comparing him .
All children are different .
And if he isn’t willing to mentor him and guide him , then why be with you ?
You and your son are a package deal .