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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Thanks for the helpful replies and I agree I probably need to talk to a therapist to work through this. My child is not 7 - he is almost 12 - but still very young in the big scheme of life. And while I realize he could be very different some day, I do think you can tell a lot already. I have always been very sharp and driven and I've always been drawn to that same type with regard to my spouse and friends. So it is hard for me to connect with my child or admire him. But I really really do love him and I want to be a better parent to him. This has been the most shameful post I've ever typed. [/quote]

First off, I think it is good that you are realizing this and wanting to change. Many pushy DC parents don't.  I like a few of the book suggestions.

How about some mom/son dates. Get to know. Stop worry about academics. Let him open up to you. Maybe he is feeling the same thing.

Is he happy. Does he like girls yet. Does he have good friends. Is there something he really likes, even if it just a movie? Is he outdoorsy?

Ideas to do to help you both:

Dave & Busters
Trampoline Park
Camping Trip
White Water rafting
Paint Ball
Nats game
Miniature golfing 
Amusement Park
Museums

Do some as a family, some all 3 of you, some with his friends. Watch him, observe him, learn what makes him happy and appreciate it. And by the way most middle school boys are going thru puberty and it is a tough transition. Sometimes academics are hard to focus on. [/quote]

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