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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have 3 boys. The most fraught time between them and their dad was always between the ages of 16-18. This seems to be when dad of boy anxiety comes out the most even if they were oblivious to the boys before this. [/quote]

I only have girls so this is really interesting. And totally relevant to OP's situation.  It sounds like a common thing, I wonder what the psychology behind it is?[/quote]

Because they are physically becoming men, very quickly, which freaks out dads. They remember themselves at that age and know what’s ahead for them. And it reminds dad that he is getting old, like his own father. [/quote]

And not universal. My son certainly butts heads with his Dad. But I can see so clearly how important that relationship is to my son’s development.  My husband is doing a great job being present, offering commentary in language my son can process, harassing him but also knowing when to back off. Working through the disrespect, the bouts of laziness, the realization that your son is going to be who he is going to be and not all the impossible hopes you might have had for him - it’s hard but helping your kid navigate it is a Dad’s job. [/quote]

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