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[quote=Anonymous]OP, your reaction seems completely over the top based on your account of what happened.  Ok, yes, your DS' comment was surprising and hurtful to you, but running away and hiding isn't the way to handle that.  You are the adult here.  It is on YOU to manage your emotions and find a way to address this with your son in a constructive way.

Also, I honestly don't know why you would be "hurt and scared" by this exchange.  Your DS was telling you to leave him alone.   He was being a smart-ass and was very rude - he could've chosen different, less accusatory language - but address that just like you would any other rude behavior.  It's fine if he doesn't want you to touch him, but he needs to find a better way of saying that.  Also, not every unwanted touching is sexual assault, and if he's going to throw out those types of accusations, he'd better make sure he understands what he saying and what it means.

You are making a mountain out of a molehill.  There is no reason this should cause a shift in your relationship.  Teenagers can be jerks and don't always have a full understanding of how their words and actions impact others - and they often worse as the time to leave for college draws nearer.   Sit down and talk with your son before irreparable harm is done.[/quote]

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