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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I hate to say this but the "Dad is not in the picture" statement is concerning. This could grow into a problem with his self-identity without some male influence and assistance. It's not a big deal at all that he doesn't like team sports per se, but believe me, we live in a world that places a high value on the independence, confidence and competence that comes from doing some sort of physical activity and doing it well. You will find as he gets older that the dads tend to guide this. I suggest you find a male mentor that he can spend some time with, doing some of these physical things that others have mentioned. Rock climbing, hiking, going to ball games and learning the basic rules so that you can talk the fan talk -- he needs to learn some of this.[/quote]

Nonsense!  That is such outdated thinking.  What of the two mom families that are raising happy, healthy sons?!

Let you son join any sport he wants and emphasis the team aspect of it and not the skill.  My DD loves to dance and (god love her) she is the WORST dancer in her class.  She just says that she knows she isn't great at this but she loves it and certainly won'y get any better by NOT doing it. Her attitude makes me happier than if she was the next prima ballerina!!!  It is great to love something, try your best and still enjoy your progress - even if you stink.

My little brother, who was a very gifted athlete always talked fondly about the boys who really tried hard even when he was very young (like six and seven).  He never made fun of anyone who tried hard.  [/quote]

Not outdated at all. How do you know that young sons of lesbians are always "happy" about that?[/quote]

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