Enjoying Summer with Boys
Five years ago, my then-eight-year-old son pulled himself around the bases on his belly. It was the postscript to a day of Independence Day celebrations, and his spontaneous endeavor taught me a lot about encouraging independence -- and a lot about how well-meaning adults can inadvertently interfere with boys' development. This year's 4th of July celebration looks a little different. My boys are all teenagers now. (Except for my oldest, who is a bona fide adult.) Not one of them ran the bases last night after our community fireworks; they were too busy socializing with friends. None of them actually watched the fireworks with me, though they did stop over to visit with the assembled aunts, uncles and cousins. And it was wonderful! This year, I'm enjoying my boys' independence, as well … [Read More...] about Enjoying Summer with Boys
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