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Here are some common pitfalls to
avoid when mothering a son (true for a daughter too):
1. Smothering. Becoming over protective can be detrimental to your son. A mother who smothers is often afraid of the “bad evils” of the world. Her approach as a mom is protecting her son from the outside world. This approach is based on the magical belief that you can protect your child from the world out there. The result is that the adult son may withdraw or have fears associated with achievement and competition.
2. Being too laissez-faire. The opposite of smothering, being too liberal is also a danger because it may encourage a boy to engage in too much risk-taking behavior. This pitfall can be born out of a mother’s worry about her son being inhibited. The result is that this mother may encourage her son to take on opportunities earlier than he may be ready for them.
3. Feeling guilty. This can happen most commonly with a divorced mother, who may be blaming herself or feeling shame because the son no
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