Doctoro, my sentiments exactly on the communication factor with my kids even as adults. I have two grown sons with children of their own and still have that communication. Just finished talking to my oldest son for about a hour and a half on the telephone, I know alot of women that only have this experience with their daughters, you know the old saying that men dont show their feelings.
I can remember the oldest discussing situations with me in his teens and me keeping my composure every step up the way, but my insides were flip flopping with emotions. Mostly shock, LOL!
He now has a teenage son and thank God they have the same communication. Grandsons football coach asked him one day who was his hero and he said his Dad. Coach made a personal call to congratulate my son on what a wonderful job he was doing in raising his son. Stated that he dont come in contact with a lot of teens in his profession with the disposition of my grandson. My Grandson does really well in sports in their community therefore he is recognize by many. Other parents sing his praises on his atheletic prowess (sp)but they never fail to comment on what a respectful young man he is and that always fills my heart with pride.
However, one other thing I would like to add is that some people call them mama boys that is something that use to bother me when I was younger and only because it had such a negative connotation, however, I got pass that a long time ago. If you consider a Man that takes care of his family, spends quality time with his kids, respectful to All women and people, loves his mama, then maybe they should aspire to raising a "Mama's boy"!
I can go on and on but I will stop for now.
Proud Mama and Grandma!!!!