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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Granted he is 12 now, but he was always a little aloof. Never liked kissing or being kissed, same with hugging. He is NT from what I can tell. He used to want to sleep in the same bed with me but of course it’s been long gone. I have never once heard from my kid that he loves me.
When he was 5, I overheard him saying to his friend that he “hates love”. 
Sharp as a tack, wry sense of humor, sarcastic attitude (not cruel or mean but also not your sweet child). He does talk to me and share some of his feelings or thoughts so the trust is there, but almost no affection. And of course now he wants even more privacy and alone time than before.
I just wanted to know if there any other kids like that out there, and if so, do you guys think it’s nature or nurture? And should I be concerned or is it just the way he is? [/quote]

Show him lots of affection so he feels comfortable with it and learns from examples. Talk to his pediatrician about any concerns. Be a mindful and relaxed parent. How he feels and who he becomes, are more important than what he achieves.[/quote]

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