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A tiny bit of Advice please!
dramaqueen1973
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Hi All
Just wanted a bit of advice really, nothing important and Im probably worrying over nothing!
My son has just turned 16, he is a lovely lad, little bit quiet and never caused us any probs!
However, there is no mention of girls at all, it seems most of his mates do and pictures of them and girls on Facebook. DS just does not seem interested at all, we have had the "chat" and he is like Im just not interested at the mo, he has girls as firends and he goes out with mates and girls but does not seem interested in having a girlfriend!
Am I overacting as I worry he is too young for his age, or do I just accept that he is who he is, he still plays with cat at home and to me thats normal, but I worry that he immature for 16 and he could get bullied for it!
Sorry to appear to over protective mum, just want to make sure he ok!!!
Drama
Just wanted a bit of advice really, nothing important and Im probably worrying over nothing!
My son has just turned 16, he is a lovely lad, little bit quiet and never caused us any probs!
However, there is no mention of girls at all, it seems most of his mates do and pictures of them and girls on Facebook. DS just does not seem interested at all, we have had the "chat" and he is like Im just not interested at the mo, he has girls as firends and he goes out with mates and girls but does not seem interested in having a girlfriend!
Am I overacting as I worry he is too young for his age, or do I just accept that he is who he is, he still plays with cat at home and to me thats normal, but I worry that he immature for 16 and he could get bullied for it!
Sorry to appear to over protective mum, just want to make sure he ok!!!
Drama
I NEED TO CHANGE MY BAD LUCK RUN!!!!0
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I'd be glad of it personally, he'l get through his exams without all the drama that girls bring. I didn't have a proper boyfriend until I was about 16 and a half, and my OH was dating properly until 18, so it's not anything to worry about I don't think.The frontier is never somewhere else. And no stockades can keep the midnight out.0
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So your son doesn't want to s**g anything with a pulse and your concerned?
He's 16 not 19.Little Person Number 4 Due March 2012
Little Person Number 3 Born Feb 2011
Little Lump Born 2006
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Drama I am sure he is ok. Don't force the issue. Some kids are dating aged 12, some not till their late teens or even later.:)0
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He might be gay or straight or totally not bothered. I can't see why you are worried about him potentially being bullied, he isn't being bullied. What are you really worried about?0
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I have two 16yo's, they're pretty much the same, one has had the occasional girl he's met for lunch etc but nothing you would call a relationship, the other has no interest at all, and TBH nor do the majority of his friends. It certainly isn't something anyone would bully a boy for at my son's school.
It's seems to be pretty normal, I wouldn't worry at all, be thankful you've brought up a sensible boy who doesn't want to jump on anything in a skirt.Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear0 -
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dramaqueen1973 wrote: »Did I say that!!!!!!!
You may as well have.
He isnt interested in girls yet, he may have had girlfriends and he may have chosen not to tell you, he may prefer boys or he may just wish his mother would stop worrying about trivial things.
Cant imagine anything more embarrassing than having my mother enquire why im not in to girls or bedhopping yet.Little Person Number 4 Due March 2012
Little Person Number 3 Born Feb 2011
Little Lump Born 2006
Big Lump born 20020 -
Thanks for some of the replies!!
Look I simpy posted on here for a bit of advice, Im not freaking out about it, I just want to ensure that he is happy, I ask him and he says he is, he was very ill as a child and I wrapped him up in cotton wool and I just didnt want that to have kept him back...i.e mummy's boy!!
I love him no matter what, yes he has his exams this year and he has always struggled at school as he was in and out of hospital until he was 12 years old and school suffered!
He is the most likable boy you could wish for, his younger brother is into girls and completely different so chalk and cheese!
Again thanks for the constructive replies!
Drama
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You may as well have.
He isnt interested in girls yet, he may have had girlfriends and he may have chosen not to tell you, he may prefer boys or he may just wish his mother would stop worrying about trivial things.
Cant imagine anything more embarrassing than having my mother enquire why im not in to girls or bedhopping yet.
Well least Im looking out for him and ensuring that he is happy and Im always there if he needs to chat!!! I NEED TO CHANGE MY BAD LUCK RUN!!!!0 -
I still play with my dog like I'm a ten year old kid, and when my dad comes over he says I look like and idiot and I'm in my 30's. As long as my dog is having fun I'm not too worried, and neither should you be..dramaqueen1973 wrote: »he still plays with cat at home and I worry that he's immature for it.
As for the girls, 16 is no real age to worry.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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