[quote=doofrat][quote=outtamojo]He does socialize with all kinds, including girls. On reflection, I think overall he is an ok kid. But you know, I just realized that being a parent will never stop and just because someone young may be “amazing” now doesn’t guarantee they will be the same later on in life. The hopelessness of it all has sapped my mojo :)[/quote]
Outtamojo, you’ve got the right attitude about it, you’re keeping an open mind, and following up on this. Where it becomes an issue is when a parent or administrator ignores the issue or makes excuses; then they just become an enabler. I don’t have kids, but I’d like to think I’d approach it the same way you’ve been.[/quote]
+1
I meant to add some more to my response because my post might have come off as a bit more harsh than intended…
You did an excellent job, outtamojo, and the fact that you gave the father your phone number and assured him that you would take care of things indicates good judgment and character on your part. Your kid is trying to navigate the hell of junior high school where kids are all trying to find their place in the social pecking order, all while the hormones are raging and the growth of their physical bodies starts to outpace the growth and maturity of their minds.
Parenting is always going to be one of the most complicated endeavors we’ll ever experience, and we are all just trying to do our best, with most of us having to learn on the fly. Keep up the good work! 🙂
